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Form  No.  471 


AWLILAMaBmilNTS 


FOR   THE 


FUNERAIi  CEREMONIES 


IN    COMMEMORATION   OF  THE 


DEATH 


OP 


GENERAL  ANDREW  JACKSON, 

Ex-President  of  the  United  States. 


The  Joint  Special  Committee,  representing"  the  Common 
Council  of  the  City  of  New- York,  appointed  to  devise 
measures  for  giving  some  appropriate  expression  to  the 
public  sentiment,  on  the  occasion  of  the  death  of  General 
Andrew  Jackson,  Ex-President  of  the  United  States,  re- 
spectfully 

SUBMIT: 

That,  deeply  impressed  with  the  grave  and  solemn  cha- 
racter of  the  duty  assigned  them,  and  conscious  that  no  act 
of  their's  could  add  honor  to  the  memory  of  the  great  and 
good  man,  whose  death  the  united  voice  of  the  American 

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people  deplores,  they  have  aimed,  nevertheless,  so  to  per- 
form their  part,  as  to  enable  their  fellovj^-citizens  to  unite  in  a 
public  testimonial,  in  a  form,,  to-  some  degree  Gomniensurater 
with  the  occasion. 

Could  fervent  zeal,  and  an  anxious,  unswerving-  purpose 
have  availed  your  Committee  in  their  wish  to  carry  out  the 
object  for  which  they  were  appointed,  the  consummation 
would  not  have  fallen  short,  either  in  form  or  circumstance, 
of  an  expression  of  the  public  mind,  such  as  the  occasion, 
and  the  general  sense  of  bereavement  alike  warranted  and 
demanded.  But  higher  qualities,  and  greater  abilities  were 
required  than  your  Committee  can  claim  to  have  evinced,, 
and  that  any  thing  has  been  planned  or  executed  comport- 
ing with  the  dignity  of  a  great  City  like  ours,  in  assoicatiort 
with  the  imperishable  fame  of  the  illustrious  dead,  is  to  be 
ascribed,  not  so  much  to  the  exertions  of  your  Committee,  as 
to  the  general  sympathy  entertained,  and  the  cordial  co- 
operatiou  rendered  by  all  classes  of  our  fellow-citizens,  espe- 
cially by  the  Grand  Marshal  and  bis  Aids,  as  well  as,  bv 
the  Authorities,  and  the  inhabitants  of  the  adjacent  cities  of 
Brooklyn,  Jersey,  and  Newark. 

Craving  the  indulgence  of  the  Common  Council,  the  Com- 
mittee respectfully  submit  the  following 

REPORT, 

That,  on  their  first  meeting  they  were  waited  upon  by  a 
Committee  of  the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  Brooklyn, 
consisting  of  Aldermen  Burbank,  Bokee,  Macomber,  Lee, 
and  Campbell,  who  expressed  a  desire  to  unite  with  the 
Committee  of  the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New-York, 
on  behalf  the  City  of  Brooklyn,  in  devising  measures  for  the- 
contemplated  Procession    and   Ceremonies,   to  which  desire 


your  Committee  promptly  and  cordially  assented*  They 
thus  in  conjunction  with  the  Committee  of  the  Common 
Council  of  the  City  of  Brooklyn,  proceeded  to  take  into  con- 
sideration the  object  of  their  appointment,  and  on  the  18th 
of  June,  instant,  they  unanimously  adopted  the  following  re- 
solutions, which  were  ordered  to  be  published  in  the  papers 
of  tlie  day  : 

Resolved^  That  the  Common  Councils  of  the  Cities  of  New 
York  and  Brooklyn  will  solemnize  the  death  of  the  late 
General  Andrew  Jackson  by  a  Civic  and  Military  Procession, 
to  be  composed  of  the  Military  and  different  Societies  and 
Citizens  of  our  respective  cities,  and  that  such  procession 
take  place  on  Tuesday  next,  the  24th  instant. 

Resolved,  That  our  fellow-citizens  generally,  and  the  dif- 
ferent Societies,  Trades,  and  Associations,  and  Fire  Depart- 
ments of  our  cities  and  adjoining  counties,  are  requested  to 
unite  in  this  testimony  of  respect  to  the  illustrious  dead  ;  and 
all  Societies  and  Associations  intending  to  co-operate,  are  re- 
quested to  communicate  to  the  Sub-Committees  on  or  before 
Friday  next,  at  3  o'clock,  at  the  Chamber  of  the  Board  of 
Assistant  Aldermen,  in  order  to  make  the  necessary  arrange- 
ments to  carry  out  the  views  of  the  Common  Councils  in  an 
appropriate  manner. 

Resolved,  That  the  Army  and  Navy  of  the  United  States 
on  this  station,  are  requested  to  co-operate  with  us  in  ma- 
king the  necessary  arrangements,  and  that  the  Committee 
on  Military  be  requested  to  communicate  with  the  Command- 
ers of  the  dillerent  Stations. 

Resolved,  That  no  banner  bearing  political  devices,  or  in- 
scriptions, shall  be  admitted  in  the  Procession. 


It  was  also  Resolved^  That,  in  order  to  render  effective  the 
action  of  your  Committee,  the  following  Special  Sub-Com- 
mittees should  be  in  daily  attendance,  at  the  Chamber  of  the 
Board  of  Assistant  Aldermen,  to  receive  delegations  and  com- 
munications, and  to  direct  arragements  with  regard  to  the 
matters  specially  entrusted  to  them. 

Committee  on  Military  ^ffairs^ 
Messrs.  Hart,  Burbank,  and  Cornell. 

Committee  on  Civic  Societies  and  Associations y 
Messrs.  Pearce,  Lee,  and  Meserole. 

Committee  on  Fire  Department^ 
Messrs,  Tappan,  Bokee,  and  Purser, 

Committee  on  Programme^ 
Messrs.  Cornell,  Burbank,  Benson,  Purser,  and  Hart. 

Committee  on,  Invitations^ 
Messrs.  Hart,  Brady,  and  Macomber, 

Committee  to  Select  the  Orator ^ 
Messrs.  Purser,  Meserole,  and  Campbell. 

Your  Committee,  through  their  Special  Sub-Committees, 
were  waited  upon  with  great  promptness  by  delegations,  and 
were  in  immediate  receipt  of  communications  from  the  Mi- 
litary, and  the  various  Civic  Associations, 

They  respectfully  submit  the  following  Military  Orders, 
which  were  laid  before  them  : 


MILITARY  DEPARTMENT. 


FIRST  DIVISION  NEW-YORK  STATE  ARTILLERY. 


DIVISION  ORDERS. 

New- York,  June  18,  1845. 

The  Division  will  parade  on  Tuesday  next,  the  24th  inst. 
fully  uniformed,  armed  and  equipped,  for  the  purpose  of 
paying  funeral  honors  to  the  memory  of  General  Andrew 
Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United  States. 

The  Division  line  will  be  formed  on  the  Battery,  right  on 
Marketfield-street,  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M.  precisely. 

Requisitions  for  ammunition  will  be  made  for  the  purpose 
of  firing  minute  guns,  by  Brig.  Gen.  Morris,  upon  the  Com- 
missary General. 

A  Supplemental  Order  will  be  hereafter  issued,  respecting 
the  insignia  of  mourning,  &c.  for  the  occasion. 
By  order  of 

Major  General  SANDFORD. 

Robert  C  Wetmore, 

Division  Inspector. 


FIRST  DIVISION  N.  Y.  STATE  ARTILLERY. 


SUPPLEMENTARY  DIVISION  ORDER.  "* 

New-York,  June  21st,  1845. 
The  Division  will  be  formed  on  the  Battery,  on  the  24th 
instant,  at  12  o'clock  at  noon,  instead  of  10  o'clock,  as  di- 
rected in  Division  Order  of  the  17th  instant. 


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The  Light  Infantry  and  other  Independent  Companies  will 
enter  the  Battery  at  the  Greenwich-street  gate,  and  will  re- 
port to  Col.  Wetmore,  Division  Inspector,  on  the  ground, 
who  will  n.ssign  them  their  respective  stations. 

Commandants  of  Regimxents  and  separate  Corps,  will  send 
their  Stardards  and  Camp  Colors,  under  the  care  of  a  non- 
commissioned Officer,  to  No.  8  City  Hall,  on  Saturday  and 
Monday  next,  to  receive  the  usual  insignia  of  mourning. 

Officers  will  wear  the  usual  badge  of  mourning  upon  the 
left  arm  and  sword  hilt  for  sixty  days. 

Col.  Yates  will  make  requisition  upon  Gen.  Storms  for 
ammunition  to  fire  minute  guns  while  the  procession  is  mo- 
ring. 

By  order  of 

Major  General  SANDFORD, 

Robert  C.  Wetmore, 

Division  Inspector. 


FIRST  BRIGADE  LIGHT   (HORSE)   ARTILLERY. 
BRIGADE  ORDER  No.  8. 

Head-Quarters,  } 

New- York,  June  19th,  1845.      ^ 

In  compliance  with  Division  Orders,  the  First  Regiment  of 
this  Brigade  will  parade,  fully  uniformed,  and  equipped  as 
Cavalry,  on  Tuesday,  24th  instant,  for  the  purpose  of  pay- 
ing funeral  honors  to  the  memory  of  General  Andrew  Jack- 
fon,  late  President  of  the  United  States. 

The  Division  Line  will  form  on  the  Battery  at  12  o'clock. 

The  Brigade  Line  will  form  at  11  precisely. 

Colonels  Miller  and  Delavan,  together  with  the  Field  and 
Staff  Officers  of  the  Second  and  Third  Regiments,  will  pa- 


rade  as  above,  and  report  themselves  to  the  Brigadier  Gene- 
ral, at  his  Quarters,  State  Arsenal,  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M.  pre- 
cisely. 

The  Troops  located  on  Long-Island  and  Westchester 
County,  w^ho  feel  disposed  to  parade  on  this  occasion,  will 
report  themselves  to  their  respective  Colonels,  at  the  State 
Arsenal,  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M.  Those  complying  as  above 
will  be  allowed,  each  individual,  one  parade. 

The  Brigade  Staff  will  assemble  at  the  Brigadier  General'* 
Quarters,  at  11  o'clock  precisely. 

The  usual  badge  of  mourning,  crape  on  the  left  arm  and 
sword  hilt,  will  be  worn  for  sixty  days. 
By  order  of 

HENRY  STORMS, 
Brig.  Gen.  Com.  1st  Brigade  L.  H.  A. 

John  L.  Fisher,  Aid-de-Camp. 
Henry  J.  Storms,  Ass't  Aid-de-Camp. 


HEAD-QUARTERS— TWENTY-EIGHTH  DIVISION 
NEW-YORK  STATE  INFANTRY. 

DIVISION  ORDERS. 

City  of  New-York,  June  23rd,  1845. 
The  Commissioned  Officers  of  this  Division,  with  the  Light 
Infantry  Corps,  attached  thereto,  will  parade  on  Tuesday  the 
•24th  June,  instant,  in  full  dress,  with  the  usual  badge  of 
mourning,  (General  and  Field  Officers  dismounted),  to  join 
in  paying  funeral  honors  to  the  illustrious  General  Andrew 
Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United  Stntes.  Brigadier  Ge- 
neral William  L.  Morris,  and  Brigadier  General  R.  L. 
Schieffelin,  will  promulgate  this  Order  for  the  information  of 
tlieir  respective  Commands. 

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The  Officers- of  this  City,  as   well  as    the  Light  Infanlrr 
attached  to  the  several  Divisions   of  Infantry,    will    meet  at 
the  North-east  corner,  rear  of  the  City  Hall,  at  1  o'clock,  V. 
M.  precisely,  on   tliat  dtiy. 
By  order  of 

Brig.  Gen.  GARRIT  H.  STRIKER, 
Connnandini^  2Stli  Div.  N.  Y.  S.  I. 
Ambrose  C.  Kingsland, 

Division  Inspector. 


HEAD  QUARTERS— THIRTY-SECOND  DIVISION 
NEW-YORK  STATE  INEANTRY. 


ORDER  No.  58. 


New-York.  June  20th,  1S45. 

The  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New-York,  having 
made  arrangements  to  solemnize  the  death  of  the  late  Ge- 
neral Andrew  Jackson,  by  a  Civic  and  Military  Procession, 
and  invited  this  Division  to  nnite  with  them  in  paying  ho- 
nors to  the  illustrious  dead,  all  the  Officers  and  the  several 
uniformed  Corps  of  this  Division,  will  assemble  in  full  uni- 
form, (General,  Field  and  Staff  dismounted),  with  the  usual 
badge  of  mourning,  in  rear  of  the  City  Hall,  on  Tuesday  the 
24th  instant,  at  1  o'clock,  for  the  purpose  of  taking  part  lu 
the  ceremonies.  Brigadier  Generals  Cunnnings  and  Ma- 
thers will  issue  the  necessary  orders  to  their  respective  Cou;- 
mandrs. 

By  order  of 

Major  General  LLOYD. 

Florence  Mahony, 

Division  Inspector. 


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riRST  BRIGADE  N.  Y.  S.  ARTILLERY. 
BRIGADE  ORDER  No.  10. 


Head-Cluarters,  New- York,  } 
June  iSth,  1S45.         \ 

'In  compliance  with  Division  Order,  this  Brigade  will  as- 
*ienible  in  full  uniform,  on  Tuesday,  the  24th  instant,  at  9.^ 
o'clock,  A.  M.  precisely,  on  the  Battery. 

Commandants  of  Regiments  will  cause  the  colors  to  be 
sent  fo  Room  No.  8,  City  Hall,  on  Friday,  the  20th  instant, 
to  be  shrouded  in  crape,  and  send  for  them  on  Tuesday 
jrior^iing;. 

Officers  will  wear  crape  on  the  left  arm  and  sword  hilt. 
By  order  of 

Brigadier  General  WM.  HALL. 

Win.  Borden,  Brigade  Quartermaster. 


FIRST  REGIMENT  N.  Y.  STATE  LIGHT  (HORSE) 

ARTILLERY. 


REGIMENTAL  ORDERS. 


New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 
In  compliance  with  Brigade  Order,  this  Regiment  will 
parade  fully  uniformed  and  equipped  as  Cavalry,  with  the 
usual  badge  of  mourning,  on  Tuesday,  24th  instant,  for  the 
purpose  of  paying  funeral  honors  to  the  memory  of  General 
Andrew  Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United  States.  The 
Regimental  line  will  form  in  Broome-street,  the  right 
resting  on  Elm-street,  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M.  precisely.  The 
Kegimental  Standard  only  will  be  used  at  this  parade. 

By  order   of 

JOHN  STEWART,  Colonel. 
Isaac  0.  Hunt,  Adjutant. 


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SIXTH  BRIGADE  N.  Y.  STATE  ARTILLERY. 


BRIGADE  ORDERS. 


New-York,  June  19th,  1845. 
In  compliance  with  Division  Orders  which  hav^e  heen  pro- 
mulgated, the  Brigade  will  parade  as  therein  directed.  The? 
line  will  be  formed  on  the  Battery,  at  half-past  nine  o'clock, 
A.  M.  precisely.  The  minute  guns  will  be  fired  by  the 
Eleventh  Regiment,  and  Col.  Yates  will  make  a  requisi- 
tion on  the  Commissary  General  for  the  necessary  ammuni- 
tion. 

By  order  of 

Brigadier  General  MORRIS. 
James  Phalen, 

Brigade  Major  and  Inspector. 
Wm.  Denman,  Aid-de-Camp. 

The  Staff  will  assemble  at  No.  9  Park  Place,  at  9  o'clock, 
A.  M.  on  the  above  day,  fully  equipped. 


SECOND  REGIMENT— FIRST  BRIGADE  N.  Y.   S. 
LIGHT  (HORSE)  ARTILLERY. 


REGIMENTAL  ORDER  No.  10. 


New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 

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In  compliance  with  Brigade  Orders  of  this  date,  the 
Field  and  Staff  Officers  of  this  Regiment  will  assemble  fully 
imiformed  and  equipped,  at  the  Arsenal  Yard,  on  Tuesday, 
the  24th  instant,  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M.  precisely,  for  the 
purpose  of  paying  funeral  honors  to  the  memory  of  Gene- 
ral Andrew  Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United  States. 

Officers  will  wear  the  nsual  badge  of  mourning,  crape  on 
the  left  arm  and  sword  hilt,  for  sixty  days. 


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White  pantaloons   will    be    worn  on  all  parades  by  the 
Field  and  Staff  until  the  first  day  of  September  next. 

The  Officers  and   Troopers  of  this    Regiment  located  in 
Westchester  County,  are  invited  to  parade  on  this  occasion. 
By  order  of 

DANIEL  E.  DELAVAN, 

Colonel  Commanding. 
Samuel  A.  Rundell, 

Adjutant. 


FIRST  BRIGADE— THIRD  REGIMENT  N.  Y.  STATE 
ARTILLERY— WASHINGTON  GREYS. 


REGIMENTAL  ORDER  No.  14. 

Head-Quarters,  New- York,  > 
June  18th,  1845.  \ 

The  Regiment  will  parade,  fully  uniformed,  armed  and 
equipped,  with  white  pantaloons,  and  without  knapsack,  on 
Tuesday,  the  24th  instant,  to  unite  in  paying  the  last  tri- 
bute of  respect  to  Andrew  Jackson,  late  President  of  the 
United  States. 

The  line  will  be  formed  in  the  Park,  right  on  Beekman- 
street,  at  9  o'clock,  A.  M.  precisely. 

Officers  will  appear  with  crape  on  the  left  arm  and  sword 
hilt. 

Gluartermaster  Brown  is  charged  with  the  shrouding  of 
the  Colours,  &-c. 

The  Line  Officers  and  Non-commissioned  Staff  will  pa- 
rade with  the  new  Breast-plate  adopted  by  the  Board  of 
Officers.     They  can  be  procured  at  the  Colonel's  quarters. 


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A  strict  compliance  with  the  Standing  Orders,  published 
in  Order  No.  13,  will  be  exacted. 
By  order  of 

Colonel  JOHN  W.  AVERV. 
William  A.  Pond,  Act'g  Adj. 
Alfred  Brigeman,  Serg't  Major. 


THIRD  DIVISION  N.  Y.  STATE  INFANTRY. 


New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 

The  Officers  of  this  Division  are  invited  to  assemble  in 
full  uniform,  with  the  usual  badge  of  mourning,  in  rear  of 
the  City  Hall,  on  Tuesday,  the  24th  instant,  at  1  o'clock, 
P.  M.,  to  unite  with  the  other  Divisions  of  Infantry  in  pay- 
ino"  funeral  honors  to  the  memory  of  General  Andrew  Jack- 
son.  The  Light  Companies  attached  to  the  Division  are 
also  ir^vited  to  take  part  in  the  ceremonies,  and  to  assemble 
at  such  place  as  may  be  indicated,  preparatory  to  taking 
post  in  the  procession. 

The  Major  General  feels  assured  that  all  will  cordially 
unite  in  paying  the  last  sad  honors  to  one,  who^  in  addition 
to  his  other  higli  and  distinguished  positions,  has,  in  liis  mi- 
litary capacity,  rendered  the  most  important  and  efficient 
services  to  our  beloved  country. 
By  order  of 

Major  General  H.  T.  KIERSTED. 

J.  D.  Morgan,  Aid-de-Camp. 


THIRTY-FIRST  DIVISION  OF  INFANTRY. 
DIVISION  ORDERS. 


jso.  2.  New-York,  June  20th,  1S45. 

The  Commissioned  Officers  of  the  Division  are  requested 


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to  assemble  in  the  Park,  in  the  rear  of  tlie  City  Hall,  on 
Tuesday  next,  the  24th  instant,  at  1  o'clock  in  the  after- 
noon, in  full  uniform,  with  the  usual  badge  of  mourning, 
to  join  with  the  municipal  authorities  in  the  funeral  solen^- 
nities  on  the  death  of  the  illustrious  General  Andrew  Jack- 
sen,  late  President  of  these  United  States. 
By  order  of 

Major  General  FREDERICK  PENTZ, 
H.  H.  Ward,  Aid-de-Camp. 


SIXTY-SECOND  BRIGADE  N.  Y.  S.  INFANTRY. 
BRIGADE  ORDER. 

New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 

The  accompanying  Division  Orders  are  communicated  to 
the  Officers  of  this  Brigade  ;  and  in  accordance  therewith, 
the  Commissioned  Officers  are  invited  to  assemble,  on  Tues- 
day next,  the  24th  instant,  at  1  o'clock,  P.  M.,  in  the  Park, 
in  rear  of  the  City  Hall,  in  full  uniform,  with  the  usual 
badge  of  mourning,  for  the  purpose  of  uniting  with  the  Offi- 
cers of  the  several  Corps  of  Infantry,  in  the  funeral  solem- 
nities on  the  death  of  the  late  President  of  the  United  States, 
Major  General  Andrew  Jackson. 
By  order  of 

Brigadier  General  MATTHEW  KEELER. 

VV^\RD  B.  Burnett,  Major  and  Inspector. 


FIFTY-EIGHTH  BRIGADE  N.  Y.  INFANTRY. 

The  Officers  of  this  Brigade  are  invited  to  unite  in  render- 
ins:  funeral  honors  to   the    late   General    Andrew  Jackson, 


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former  President  of  the  United  States,  on  Tuesday  next,  the 
24th  June  instant;  the  Officers  fully  uniformed,  and  with 
the  usual  badge  of  mourning,  will  meet  in  rear  of  the  East 
corner  of  the  City  Hall,  at  1  o'clock,  P.  M. 

By  order  of 

R.  L.  SCHIEFFELIN,  Brig.  General, 


FIFTY-NINTH  BRIGADE  OF  N.  Y.  S.  INFANTRY. 

New-York,  June  23Fd,  1845. 
The  Officers  of  this   Brigade  are   requested  to  join  their 
fellow-citizens  in  paying  funeral  honors   to   the  late  Major 
General  Andrew  Jackson.     They   will  meet   at  such   time 
and  place  as  will  be  designated  in  the  public  papers. 

D.  AINSLEE,  Brigadier  General. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH  REGIMENT  N.  Y.  STATE 
ARTILLERY^— NATIONAL  GUARD, 

REGIMENTAL  ORDER. 

No.  44.  New-York,  June  I9th,  1845. 

Ill  compliance  with  Brigade  Orders  of  this  date,  this  Re- 
giment will  parade,  on  Tuesday  next,  the  24th  instant,  in 
the  Park,  fully  uniformed,  armed  and  equipped,  (white 
pants,  without  knapsacks,)  for  the  purpose  of  paying  fu- 
neral honors  to  General  Andrew  Jackson,  deceased,  Ex- 
President  of  the  United  States. 

Regimental  Line  will  be  formed  at  half-past  8  o'clock, 
A.  M.,  in  front  of  the  City  Hall. 


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Adjutant  Divver  will  cause  the  colors  to  be  left  at   Room 

No.  8  City  Hall,  to  be  put  in  mourning. 

The  usual  badge  of  mourning  will  be  worn  on  the  arm,  and 

on  the  officers'  sword-hilts. 

By  order  of 

Colonel  VERMILYE, 

Joseph  A.  Divver,  Adjutant. 


TENTH  BRIGADE  OF  INFANTRY. 


BRIGADE  ORDER. 


No.  2.  New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 

The  foregoing  Division  Order  is  promulgated  for  tlie  infor- 
mation of  the  Officers  of  the  Brigade.  It  is  desirable  that 
every  officer  should  be  present,  in  order  both  to  show  his  re- 
spect for  the  memory  of  a  distinguished  fellow  citizen,  whose 
actions  have  shed  a  lustre  on  the  history  of  our  country,  and 
also  to  sustain  the  credit  of  the  corps  to  which  we  belong. 

By  order 

Colonel  WM.  VAN  NORDEN, 

Commandant, 
R.  Fayerweather,  Judge  Advocate. 


EIGHTY-FIFTH  REGIMENT,  TENTH  BRIGADE 

N.  Y.  S.  I. 


REGIMENTAL  ORDER. 


No.  39.  New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 

The  foregoing  orders  are  published  for  the  information  of 


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tbe  officers  of  the  Regiment.     The  officers   will    appear  iii 
white  pantaloons. 

By  order 

Colonel  WM.  VAN  NORDEN, 
James  B,  Cook,  Adjutant. 


EIGHTH  REGIMENT— LIGHT  INFANTRY 
REGIiMENTAL  ORDER. 


New-York,  June  20th,  1845, 

The  foregoing  orders  are  published  for  the  information  of 
the  officers  of  the  Regiment.  The  officers  will  appear  in 
white  pantaloons. 

By  order 

Colonel  JOHN  EWEN. 
A.  Newton,  Adjutant. 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  TWENTY-SECOND  REGI 
MENT,  TENTH  BRIGADE,  N.  Y.  S.  I. 


REGIMENTAL  ORDER. 


New-York,  June  20th,  1S45. 

The  Division  and  Brigade  Orders  as   published  above,  aie» 
hereby  promulgated  for  the  information  of  the  officers  of  this 
Regiment.    Strict  obedience  to  the  same  is  confidently  ex- 


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pected  by  the  Commandant.     The   officers  will    appear  in 
white  pantaloons. 

By  order, 

Colonel  DAVID  S.  TURNER. 


INDEPENDENCE  GUARD. 


New-York,  June  21st5  1845. 

The  Independence  Guard  will  parade  in  mourning,  at 
Tammany  Hall,  in  full  uniform,  armed  and  equipped,  on  the 
24th  inst,  at  11  o'clock,  A.M.,  and  unite  %vith  our  fellow- 
citizens  in  funeral  honors  to  the  great  Jackson. 

This  corps  has  been  selected  as  a  guard  to  the  Grand  Mar- 
slial,  and  will  march  at  the   head  of  the  column. 

By  order, 

JOHN  T.  CAIRNS, 

Captain. 


TWO  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-SECOND  REGIMENT 

OF  INFANTRY. 


REGIMENTAL  ORDERS. 


No.  23.  New- York,  June  21,  1845. 

The  several  companies  of  Light  Infantry  and  Artillery  at- 
tached to  this  Regiment,  are  hereby  ordered  to  parade  in  full 


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uniform,  armed  and  equipped  according  to  law,  on  Tuesday^^ 
the  24th  instant,  for  the  purpose  of  uniting-  with  our  fellow- 
citizens  in  paying  Funeral  Honors  to  the  late  General  Andrew 
Jackson. 

The  commandants  of  the  several  corps,  will  order  their  re- 
spective commands  to  assemble  at  an  early  hour  on  that  day, 
and  will  report  for  duty  to  Major  General  Sandford,  on  the 
Battery,  at  12  o'clock,  M.  precisely. 

The  colors  will  be  sent  under  the  care  of  a  non-commis- 
sioned officer  to  No.  S  City  Hall,  this  day  or  Monday  next,  to 
receive  the  usual  insiarnia  of  mournins:. 

The  Officers  of  the  Regiment  will  assemble  in  full  uni- 
form, in  pursuance  of  an  invitation  from  the  Honorable  the 
Corporation,  in  the  Park,  in  rear  of  the  City  Hall,  on  Tues- 
day next,  at  one  o'clock,  P.M.  The  usual  badge  of  mourn- 
ing will  be  worn  on  the  left  arm  and  sword-hilt  for  sixty 
days. 

The  resignation  of  Captain  Charles  L.  Denman,  comman- 
ding the  Company  of  Jackson  Guards,  has  been  accepted  by 
the  Brigadier  General.  First  Lieutenant  Francis  Priest,  wil] 
assume  the  command  of  said  Company,  until  further  orders. 

By  order  of 

S.  JONES  MUMFORD,  Col. 

J.  Lefferts  Cowenhoven,  Adjutant. 


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LIGHT  GUARD—ONE  HUNDRED  AND  SIXTH 
REGLMENT. 


FLANK  COMPANY  A. 

Armory,  Lafayette  Hill.  > 
SPECIAL  ORDER.  New-Y^rk,  June  18,  1845    J 

Tlie  members  of  this  corps  are  hereby  ordered  to  assemble 
at  the  Armory  in  full  uniform,  on  Tuesday  Morning,  the 
24th  inst.,  at  10  o'clock,  for  the  purpose  of  uniting-  hj  the 
Funeral  Obsequies  of  General  Andrew  Jackson,  late  Presi- 
dent of  the  United  States. 

To  render  honor  to  the  memory  of  the  illustrious  dead  is 
alike  the  grateful  duty  of  the  civilian  and  the  soldier  ;  and 
the  Commandant  feels  assured  that  every  member  of  the' corps 
will  unite  in  this  tribute  of  respect  to  the  departed  Hero  and 
Patriot,  whose  virtues  and  achievements  are  identified  with 
the  history  of  our  country,  and  have  shed  a  lustre  on  its  pages 
which  "  time  can  neither  diminish  nor  disperse.''  On  this 
occasion  every  man  is  expected  and  required  to  be  on  parade 
A  Post  of  Honor  will  be  assigned  to  the  corps,  and  the  fulled 
ranks  must  prove  that  the  Light  Guard  are  worthy  of  such 
distinction. 

An  officer  will  be  in  attendance  at  the  Armory  every  even. 
mgfor  the  instruction  of  recruits. 

By  order, 

E.  VINCENT,  Com'dt. 
James  Vandervoort,  Ord.  Ser'r. 


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OLD  COMPANY— CITIZEN  VOLUNTEERS. 


New-York,  June  20,  1845. 

Sir — You  are  hereby  requesled  to  attend  a  meeting  of  the 
Old  Company,  this  Friday  Evening-,  June  20,  at  Mr.  Charles 
T.  Kipp's,  corner  of  Charles  and  Hudson-streets,  at  8  o'cloclc, 
to  make  the  necessary  arrangements  for  next  Tuesday,  June 
24,  to  pay  the  last  tribute  of  respect  to  the  Patriot,  States- 
man, and  Warrior,  General  Andrew  Jackson. 


COMPANY  ORDERS. 

The  members  of  this  Company,  will  assemble  on  Tuesday 
Morning,  June  24,  corner  of  ^lorton,  fronting  on  Hudson- 
street,  at  8  o'clock,  precisely,  in  order  to  take  the  right  of 
the  citizens,  generally. 

Dress — Dark  Coat  and  White  Pantaloons,  with  cross  and 
body  belts. 

Officers  will  wear  black  crape  attached  to  the  hilts  of  their 
swords.  Privates  will  also  wear  black  crape  attached  to  the 
small  of  their  guns. 

Citizens  of  different  Wards  wishing  to  turn  out  with  tlie 
Company,  will  assemble  as  above. 

By  order, 

JOSEPH  SHAW,  ComMt. 
■ 

David  Riley,  President. 

Theodore  Silva,  Secretary. 


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The  following  Communications  and  reports  of  proceedings 
were  laid  before  your  Committee,  from  various 


CIVIC  SOCIETIES  AND  ASSOCIATIONS, 


NEW-YORK  STATE  SOCIETY  OF  THE  CIN= 
CINNATI. 

GENERAL  ORDER. 

New- York,  June  21st,  1845o 

The  President  with  heartfelt  regret,  announces  to  the 
uiembers  of  the  Society,  the  death  of  Major  General  jr\,ndrew 
Jackson  of  Tennessee,  which  melancholy  event  took  place  at 
his  residence  (the  Hermitage) ,  on  the  8th  instant,  full  of 
years  and  honors. 

In  consideration  of  the  distinguished  military  achieve- 
ments of  General  Jackson,  he  was  unanimously  elected  an 
Honorary  Member  of  this  Society  on  the  24th  of  February, 
1819. 

Our  Countr}^  has  given  birth  to  few  individuals  whose  loss 
will  be  more  sincerely  and  universally  regretted.  As  a  Pat- 
riot, his  valuable  services  were  devoted  with  untiring  zeal  to 
the  cause  of  his  country,  which  may  with  pride  look  back  to 
his  career,  as  the  conquering  and  triumphant  Chieftain.  His 
career  in  civil  life  was  no  less  distinguished  for  its  devotion 
and  fidelity. 


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The  members  of  the  Society  are  requested  to  wear  the  usu- 
al badge  of  mourning  for  thirty  days. 

By  order  of 

Major  WILLIAM  POPHAM, 

President. 
Edward  P.  Marcellin,  Secretary. 


NEW-YORK  HISTORICAL  SOCIETY. 
SPECIAL  MEETING. 

University,  June  19,  1845. 
Hon.  Luther  Bradish,  Vice  President,  in  the  chair. 

The  Death  of  General  Andrew  Jackson,  late  President  of 
the  United  States,  was  announced  by  Prosper  M.  Wetmore, 
who  submitted  the  following  resolutions  : 

This  Society  has  learned  with  profound  regret  the  death  of 
Andrew  Jackson,  an  illustrious  citizen,  whose  long  public 
services  endeared  him  to  the  American  People,  and  whose 
life  and  conduct  will  be  inseparably  connected  in  history, 
with  the  era  to  which  he  belonged.     Therefore,  it  is 

Resolved y  That  in  common  with  our  fellow-citizens  through- 
out the  Union,  we  lament  the  decease  of  a  gallant  and  dis- 
tinguished soldier,  whose  victories  have  shed  lustre  on  the 
Republic ;  an  independent,  sagacious,  and  faithful  magis- 
trate, whose  steady  aim  was  to  advance  the  honor  of  his 
country. 

Resolved,  That  he,  who  has  gone  down  to  his  grave  full  of 
lionors  and  full  of  years,  has  left  behind  him  a  character, 
whose  attributes  of  patriotism,  courage,  energy,  resolution, 
fearlessness  of  responsibility,  marked  him  as  one  of  the  few 


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great  men  who  leave  an  impress  upon  the  age  in  which  they 
lived.  ''Heaven  gave  him  length  of  days,  and  he  filled 
them  with  deeds  of  greatness."  His  reputation  is  now  the 
property  of  his  country,  and  should  be  the  care  of  her  future 
biographers  and  historians.  ''It  is  a  solid  fabric,  and  will 
support  the  laurels  which  adorn  it." 

Resolved,  that  the  members  of  this  Society,  of  which  the 
deceased  was  an  honorary  associate,  will  wear  the  customary 
badge  of  mourning,  and  unite  with  the  municipal  authori- 
ties and  citizens,  in  paying  a  public  tribute  of  respect  to  his 
memory. 

The  resolutions  being  duly  seconded  by  J.  Romeyn  Broad- 
head,  Esq.,  were  discussed  by  the  Hon.  B.  F.  Butler,  Hon. 
Daniel  Webster,  John  McKeon,  Prosper  M.  Wetmore,  Charles 
King,  and  Thomas  Fessenden,  and  adopted. 

On  motion  of  Henry  E.  Davies,  Esq.   it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Society  would  unite  in  rendering  pub- 
lic testimonials  of  respect  to  the  memory  of  the  deceased, 
and  that  the  following  be  a  Committee  to  make  the  necessary 
arrangements  : 

Hon.  Samuel  Jones,  ' 

Hon.  T.  Frelinghuysen, 
Henry  E.  Davies,  Esq., 
Hon.  B.  F.  Butler, 
Hon.  James  Talmadge. 
Extract  from  the  Minutes. 

(Signed),  JOHN  BIGELOW, 

Recording  Secretary. 


CHAMBER  OF  COMMERCE   OF  THE  STATE  OF 

NEW-YORK. 


At  a  Special  Meeting  of  the  Chamber,  held  at  the  Mer- 
:hants  Bank,  on  the  18th  of  June,  1845,  ' 

The  President,  James  G.  King,  Esq.,  in  the  chair  ; 

4 


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The  Death  of  General  Andrew  Jackson,  was  announced  by 
the  President,  and  on  motion  of  James  De  Peyster  Ogden, 
Esq.,  the  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved.,  That  the  members  of  this  Chamber  have  learn- 
ed w\\\\  the  deepest  regret  the  decease,  on  the  Sth  instant, 
of  General  Andrew  Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  that  in  testimony  of  their  respect  for  his  memo- 
ry, they  will  wear  the  usual  badge  of  mourning  for  thirty 
days  ;  and  will  unite  with  the  Authorities  of  the  City  in 
rendering  public  testimonials  of  respect  to  the  memory  of 
the  deceased. 

Ordered,  that  the  foregoing  resolution  be  transmitted  to 
his  Honor,  the  Mayor  of  the  City,  and  published. 
Extract  from  the  minutes. 
Attest, 

PROSPER  M.  WETMORE, 
Secretary,  Chamber  of  Commerce. 


MERCANTILE  LIBRARY  ASSOCIATION. 

At  a  Special  Meeting  of  the  Board  of  Direction  of  this  In- 
stitution, convened  this  day,  at  the  call  of  the  President 
pro  tern,  the  following  preamble  and  resolutions  were  unan- 
imously adopted  : 

.  Whereas^  The  Country  has  lately  been  called  upon  to 
mourn  the  decease  of  the  venerable  Andrew  Jackson,  Ex- 
President  of  the  United  States,  and  it  well  befits  men  of  all 
classes  and  ages,  who  entertain  a  love  of  their  common 
country,  and  feelings  of  respect  and  reverence  for  the  emi- 
nent men  who  have  contributed  to  its  prosperity  and  glory, 
to  join  in  proper  testimonials  to  their  memory.  Therefore — 
Resolved^  That  the  Board  of  Direction,  on  behalf  of  the 
members  generally  of  the  ''  Mercantile  Library  Association" 
sympathizing  with  the  community  at  large  on  this  occasion, 


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adopt  this  method  of  testifying  their  respect  for  the  memory 
of  a  man,  who,  at  many  crises  in  our  history,  stood  foremost 
as  its  defender,  and  the  maintenance  of  its  union  and  inte- 
grity against  both  foreign  and  internal  foes. 

Resolved^  That  in  accordance  with  these  sentiments,  the 
members  of  this  Institution  be  recommended  to  adopt  the 
usual  badge  of  mourning. 

Resolved^  That  the  Library  and  Reading  Room  be  closed 
during  the  day  and  evening  of  the  funeral  services. 

Resolved^  That  these  resolutions,  signed  by  the  President 
pro  tem.  and  Secretary  of  this  Institution,  be  published  in 
the  daily  papers. 

Clinton  Hall,  20th  June,  1845. 

CORNELIUS  L.  EVERITT, 

President  ^ro  ^e?7?. 
Chas.  M.  Wheatley,  Rec.  Sec. 


At  a  meeting  of  the  Bar  of  the  City  of  New-York,  held  on 
the  23rd  of  June,  1845,  in  the  Superior  Court  Room,  in  the 
City  Hall,  for  the  purpose  of  adopting  suitable  measures  in 
relation  to  the  public  ceremonies  connected  with  the  death 
of  the  late  Andrew  Jackson. 

On  motion  of  Theodore  E.  Tomlinson,  Esq.,  Chief  Justice 
Jones  was  called  to  the  chair;  and  on  motion  of  the  Hon. 
John  McKeon,  William  Beach  Lawrence  was  appointed 
Secretary. 

On  motion  of  Clinton  Dewitt,  Esq.  Mr.  Bosworth,  Mr. 
Brady,  Mr.  Dewitt,  Mr.  Prichard,  and  Mr.  Tomlinson  were 
appointed  a  Committee  to  prepare  suitable  resolutions. 

Whereupon,  Joseph  S.  Bosworth,  Esq.  reported  the  fol- 
lowing resolution,  which,  on  motion  of  Joseph  N.  Ballestier 
Esq.,  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Members  of  the  Bar  of  the  City  and 


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County  of  New-York,  impressed  with  a  deep  sense  of  the 
patriotism,  firm  rectitude  of  purpose,  and  of  the  importance 
of  the  various  and  distinguished  public  services  of  Andrew 
Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United  States,  will  unite  in  a 
body  with  (heir  fellow-citizens,  on  the  24th  instant,  in  the 
public  ceremonies  that  have  been  arranged  to  take  place  on 
that  day,  to  commemorate  his  virtues,  and  pay  their  tribute 
of  respect  to  his  memory. 

James  T.  Brady,  Esq.  then  offered  the  following  resolu- 
tion, after  an  eloquent  allusion  to  the  occasion  which  had 
brought  the  meeting  together,  which  was  unanimously  a- 
dopted  : 

Resolved^  That  the  thanks  of  the  Bar  of  New-York  be 
presented  to  Captain  McArdie,  for  his  courtesy  in  offering 
his  beautiful  Company  of  City  Guards,  as  an  escort  to  the 
Judges  and  Bar,  in  the  procession  to-morrow,  and  that  the 
escort  be  accepted. 

Mr.  Bosworth  then  offered  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved^  That  the  Members  of  the  Bar  residing  out  of 
and  being  in  the  city,  be  invited  to  unite  with  their  brethren 
of  the  Bar  of  this  city,  in  the  public  ceremonies  and  proces- 
sion in  honor  of  the  memory  of  General  Andrew  Jackson. 

Franklin  S.  Kenney,  Esq.  then  offered  the  following  re- 
solutions, which,  after  some  appropriate  remarks,  by  L.  S, 
Eddy,  Esq.,  on  General  Jackson's  character  as  a  Lawyer 
and  a  Judge,  were  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved^  That  a  Committee  of  Arrangements,  to  consist 
of  seven,  be  appointed  to  carry  the  objects  of  this  meeting 
into  effect,  and  that  the  Bar  be  requested  to  wear  the  usual 
badge  of  mourning  for  thirty  days. 

The  Chair  then  appointed  Joseph  L.  White,  Joseph  S. 
Bosworth,  David  Graham,  F.  S.  Kenney,  H.  S.  Dodge,  H.  E. 
Davies,  and  William  M.  Prichard,  Esqvs.,  such  Committee. 


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Resolved,  That  the  proceedings  be  published  in  tjie  seve- 
ral papers  of  this  city. 

S.  JONES,  Chairman. 

W.  B.  Lawrence,  Secretary. 


At  a  meeting  of  the  Students,  held  in  the  Chapel  of  the 
New  York  University,  in  reference  to  the  death  and  funeral 
obsequies  of  the  late  General  Andrew  Jackson,  Mr.  S.S.  Rel- 
yea,  of  Ulster  County,  was  appointed  Chairman,  and  Abra- 
ham S.  Gardiner,  of  Suffolk  County,  Secretary. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Talmage,  of  Brooklyn,  the  Chairman 
appointed  a  Committee,  consisting  of  Wm.  H.  Talmage,  E. 
Delafield  Smith,  Edwin  R.  Cook,  P.  M.  Redfield,  and  J.  Elli- 
ott Benton,  to  draft  resolutions  expressive  of  the  sense  of 
the  meeting. 

The  Committee,  after  a  few  moments,  reported  the  follow- 


ing : 


Resolved,  That  as  young  Americans,  called  upon,  after  the 
lapse  of  but  four  years,  to  mourn  the  loss  of  another  patriot 
hero,  the  Students  of  the  University  esteem  it  a  privilege  to 
mingle  their  sympathy  with  the  general  mourning. 

Resolved,  That  as  a  token  of  respect  to  the  memory  of 
the  illustrious  deceased,  we  will  attend  the  funeral  proces- 
sion in  a  body. 

Resolved,  That  we  will  assemble  at  1  o'clock,  P.  M.  on 
Tuesday,  24th  instant,  at  the  N.  W.  corner  of  the  Park,  to 
take  the  place  assigned  us  in  the  programme. 

Resolved,  That  Mr.  Abraham  S.  Gardiner  be  Chief  Mar- 
shal upon  the  occasion. 

The  above  resolutions   were   unanimously  adopted,   and 

the    meeting  adjourned. 

S.  S.  RELYEA,  Chairman. 

Abm.  S.  Gardiner,  Secretary. 


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The  Right  Worshipful  Grand  Lodge  of  the  ancient  and 
and  honorable  fraternity  of  Free  and  Accepted  Masons  of 
the  State  of  New-  York,  having  resolved  to  unite  with  the 
City  Authorities  and  the  various  Associations,  in  paying  a 
proper  and  deserved  tribute  of  respect  to  the  memory  of 
their  illustrious  and  Most  Worshipful  Brother,  Andrew  Jack- 
son, Past  Grand  Master  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  Ten- 
nessee, the  officers  and  members  of  all  the  Lodges  imder  its 
jurisdiction,  in  the  City  of  New- York,  Brooklyn,  and  Staten 
Island, in  good  standing,  are  hereby  summoned  to  meet  at  the 
Grand  Lodge-room,  Howard  House,  corner  of  Broadway  and 
Howard-street,  on  Tuesday  morning  next,  at  11  o'clock, 
precisely. 

The  Officers  and  Members  of  the  Grand  Lodge  only  will 
appear  in  full  regalia.  All  other  Brethren  will  appear  in 
black  or  dark  clothing,  black  hats,  white  gloves,  and  white 
aprons,  or  white  aprons  trimmed  with  blue.  No  sashes  to 
be  worn. 

By  order  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Master, 


ISAAC  PHILLIPS, 
P.  S.  VANHOUTEN, 
JOHN  CLARK, 
WM.  C.  BURNET, 
JAMES  J.  TIMPSON 
ELIAS  W.  NEXEN, 
WM.  C.  PARK, 


,  Grand  Lodge 
'  Committee. 


NEW-YORK  SOCIETY  OF  LITERATURE. 

Monday  Evening,  June  16th,  1S45. 

Extract  from  the  Minutes  : — Wm.  L.  S.  Harrison  offered 
the  following  preamble  and  resolutions,  which  were  unani- 
mously adopted  : 

Whereas  J  we  have   received  with  deep  regret  the  intelli- 


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gence  of  the  demise  of  our  venerable  fellow-citizen,  Gene* 
ral  Andrew  Jackson  ;  Therefore 

Resolved^  That  the  President  be  authorized  to  appoint  a 
Connnittee  of  three  to  draft  and  report  at  our  next  meeting-, 
a  series  of  resolutions  expressive  of  the  sense  of  the  Society 
at  this  sad  and  melancholy  dispensation  of  Divine  Provi- 
dence. 

Resolved^  That  the  President  be  further  authorised  to  ap- 
point a  Committee  of  five,  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  select 
a  member  for  the  purpose  of  pronouncing,  before  this  So- 
ciety, a  eulogy  on  the  life  and  character  of  General  Andrew 
Jackson. 

By  order, 

N.  QUACKENBOS,  President. 
H.  S.  Derickson,  Chairman, 

Com.  of  Publication. 


UNIVERSITY  OF  THE  CITY  OF  NEW-YORK. 

June  20th,  1845. 

Resolved^  That  the  Faculty  of  the  University  unite  with 
the  City  authorities  and  other  public  bodies  in  the  honors  to 
be  rendered  to  the  memory  of  General  Andrew  Jackson, 
late  President  of  the  United  States,  on  Tuesday  next,  and 
that  the  exercises  of  the  University  be  suspended  on  that 
day. 

Resolved^  That  Professors  Draper  and  Lewis  be  a  Com- 
mittee to  communicate  with  the  Common  Council  in  real- 
tion  to  the  subject. 

A  copy  from  the  Minutes  of  the  Faculty. 

(Signed) ,  JOHN  W.  DRAPER, 

Chairman  of  Com. 


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Extract  from  the  Minutes    of  the  Medical  Faculty  of  tiie 
University  of  the  City  of  New- York,  June  21st,  1845  : 

The  Medical  Faculty  of  the  University  of  the  City  of 
New-York,  having  received  a  communication  through  their 
President,  from  Messrs.  Hart  and  Brady,  the  Committee  of 
the  Common  Council,  inviting  them  to  participate  in  the  so- 
lemnities occasioned  by  the  Death  of  General  Andrew  Jack- 
son, late  President  of  the  United  States, 

Resolved  unanimously y  That  this  Faculty  will  cordially 
unite  on  this  occasion  with  the  City  Authorities,  and  Public, 
in  testifying  their  respect  for  the  eminent  Patriot  and  illustri- 
ous man. 

Resolved,  That  Drs.  Mott  and  Revere,  be  a  Committee  to 
Communicate  with  the  Common  Council  in  reference  to  this 
subject. 

[A  true  copy]. 

(Signed),  JOHN  W.  DRAPER, 

Sec.  of  the  Faculty. 


I.  0.  OF  O.  F. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  New- York,  will 
assemble  in  full  Regalia,  on  Tuesday,  June  24th,  at  12 
o'clock,  M.  at  the  Rooms,  National  Hall,  Canal-street,  for 
the  purpose  of  uniting  with  the  Common  Council,  Military 
and  Civic  Societies,  in  paying  the  last  tribute  of  respect  to  the 
late  Gen.  Andrew  Jackson.  Representatives  are  requested 
to  be  punctual  in  their  attendance. 

P.  Grand  Sires,  past  and  present  officers  and  members  of 
the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  past  and  pres- 
ent officers  and  members  of  the  several  Grand  Lodges,  and 
Encampments  visiting  the  City,  are  affectionately  invited  to 
unite  with  the  Grand  Lodge,  on  this  occasion,  and  they  will 


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therefore  please  report  themselves  to  the  Committee  of  Ar- 
rangements at  National  Hall,   CanaUstreet,  at  as  early  an 
b.<»ur  a.s  convenient  on  Tuesday  morning. 
By  order 

JOHN  a  TREADWELL, 

Grand  Secretary. 


I.  0.  OF  0,  F. 

The  several  Subordinate  Lodges  under  the  jurisdiction  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  New- York,  are  hereby  noti- 
fied that  the  Grand  Lodge  will  parade  in  full  regalia  on  Tues- 
day next,  to  unite  with  the  Common  Council,  Military  and 
Civic  Societies,  in  paying  the  last  tribute  of  respect  to  the 
late  General  Andrew  Jackson. 

The  several  Subordinate  Lodges  are  therefore  respectfully 
invited  to  join  them  as  Lodges  in  full  regalia,  Each  subor- 
dinate will  appoint  a  Marshal,  and  report  their  numbers  to 
the  Grand  Marshal,  T.  Davids,  at  National  Hall,  Grand 
Lodge  Room,  on  Tuesday  morning,  June  24,  at  9  o'clock. 

The  line  will  be  formed  in  Canal-street,  right  on  Centre, 
at  10  o'clock. 

WILSON  SMALL,  ] 

EDWIN  WAINRIGHT,  I     Committee 
PETER  FAIRCHILD,    }  of 

JOHN  MARRINER,        |  Arrangement. 
JAMES  STOKES,  J 


I.  0.  OF  0.  Fo 

The  Members  and  ex-Members  of  Mount  Vernon  Lodge, 
also  the  Officers  and  Members  of  Independence  Lodge,  are 

5 


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requested  to  meet  at  Independence  Lodge  Room,  No.  13^ 
Bowery,  on  Tuesday  morning,  June  24th,  inst.,  at  8  o'clock ^ 
to  join  in  the  procession  of  the  Funeral  Obsequies  of  General 
Andrew  Jacksox. 

By  request  of  the  Committee  of  Arrangements. 

H.  L.  ROBERTSON,  Secretary, 


INDEPENDENT  ORDER  OF  RECHABITES, 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Committee  appointed  by  New-York 
District,  Brother  Wm.  Jay  Haskett  was  appointed  Chit- 
Marshal  of  the  Order  for  the  24th  mst.,  and  the  Aids  from  the 
different  Tents  will  report  themselves  to  him  at  his  office,  15 
Centre -street.  The  Chief  Rulers  of  Tents^  are  requested  to 
meet  at  Washington  Marine  Tent  Room,  on  Monday  Morn- 
ing, at  10  o'clock,  to  receive  the  necessary  instructions  from 
the  ('ommittee  for  the  direction  of  their  respective  Tents. 
All  members  of  the  Order,  are  respectful}}'  requested  to  join 
with  the  District,  and  to  take  position  at  12  o'clock,  Tuesday, 
at  the  corner  of  Canal  and  Elm-streets.  The  Committee 
would  respectfully  recommend  the  Brethren  of  the  Order  to 
appear  in  dark  clothes,  dark  gloves,  and  a  crape  rosette  on 
the  left  side  of  the  regalia. 

The  Secretaries  of  Tents,  are  requested  to  furnish  the  Com- 
mittee with  the  sashes  undisposed  of  in  their  possession,  by 
sending  them  to  Washington  Marine  Tent,  where  the  Com- 
mittee will  be  in  session  during  the  day. 

THOS.  J.  MIDDLEDITCH,  ] 
ROBERT  BEATTY,  Jr.,  | 
GEORGE  FIBER,  ;.  Committee. 

ISAIAH  HULSART,  I 

JOHN  P.  ELLIS,  J 


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ORDER  OF  THE  CHIEF   MARSHAL  OF  THE   INDE- 
PENDENT ORDER  OF  RECHABITES. 

The  Order  will  rendezvous  at.  the  corner  of  Ehn  and  Canal 
ftreets,  and  take  position  on  the  left  of  the  District,  according- 
to  the  number  of  the  Tent,  at  12  o'clock,  precisely,  on  Tues- 
day, the  24th  instant,  and  report  immediately  to  tlie  Chief 
Marshal.  The  Aids  appointed  by  the  Tents  will  report 
themselves  for  duty  on  the  receipt  of  their  appointments. 
The  Special  Aids,  Howard  S.  Schenck,  Thomas  J.  Jenkins, 
Samuel  S.  Acker,  William  McLellan,  Frederick  Hennell, 
William  S.  Riley,  Charles  Mee,  Hiram  T.  Sammons,  will 
form  the  line  and  guide  it  into  column.  Brother  Schenk  is 
detailed  for  inspection  duty,  and  will  report  on  formation  of 
the  line. 

The  Head  Quarters  of  the  Marshal  will  be  at  his  office, 
No.  15  Centre-street,  up  to  12  o'clock,  Tuesday,  after  which 
dme  he  will  receive  reports  on  the  right  of  the  line. 

W.  JAY  HASKETT, 

Chief  Marshal. 

June  23,  1845. 


SOCIETY  OF  TAMMANY,  OR    COLUxMBIAN  ORDER. 

Special  Meeting.  June  17th,  1845. 

The  following  preamble  and  resolutions,  offered  by  Sachem 
Boyd,  were  unanimously  adopted,  and  ordered  to  be  pub- 
lished : — 

JVhereas^  It  has  pleased  an  All-wise  Providence  to  re- 
?nove  from  the  scene  of  his  earthly  triumphs  and  cares,  our 
fellow-citizen  and  brother.  Gen.  ANDREW  JACKSON,  the 
man  who,  after  W^ashington,  had,  above  all  men  of  his  time, 
most  deeply  enshrined  himself  in  the  hearts   of  his   fellow- 


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citizens  ;  the  Hero  to  whom  the  virtue  of  dauntless  bravery 
was  a  common  quality,  compared  with  the  superior  general- 
ship that  controlled  it :  the  Statesman,  whose  strength  of 
thought  was  stamped  upon  his  every  act,  and  whose  intuitive 
sense  of  right  made  his  policy,  the  policy  of  the  whole  people  ; 
the  Patriot,  the  sole  engrossing  thought  of  whose  whole  life, 
was  the  honor  and  prosperity  of  his  beloved  country — who, 
by  his  manly  conduct,  in  time  of  peace,  maintained  that  honor 
no  less  than  by  his  achievements  in  time  of  war  ;  the  Chris- 
tian, to  whom  the  bestowal  of  the  height  of  all  worldly  lien- 
ors ever  conferred  on  man  was  as  nothing  compared  with  his 
hope  and  trust  in  the  wisdom  and  mercy  of  the  Giver  of  all 
good. 

And  Whereas^  As  Americans,  claiming  some  share  in  the 
renown  which  the  illustrious  life  of  the  departed  Hero  and 
statesman  has  shed  over  our  whole  country,  desirous,  so  far 
as  it  may  be  in  our  power,  to  perpetuate  his  memory  as  an 
example  to  those  around  us,  and  to  those  Avho  are  to  follow 
us,  believing  that  due  honors  to  the  mighty  dead,  are  but  as 
incentives  to  the  living, to  perform  their  duties  to  their  fellow 
men,  supporters  of  the  principles  of  which  the  renowned  de- 
ceased stood  forth  as  the  civic  Hero  of  the  age,  and  claiming 
him  as  as  a  true  Brother  of  our  common  fraternity,  doubly 
bound  to  us  by  the  strongest  ties  :  Therefore, 

Resolved^  That  the  incidents,  the  events  and  results,  of  the 
career  of  Andrew  Jackson,  have  made  an  indelible  impres- 
sion upon  the  minds  of  the  people  of  the  present,  and  will 
influence  the  action  of  future  generations. 

Resolvedj  That  this  Society  deeply  sympathise  with  hi? 
immediate  friends,  his  companions  in  arms  still  surviving,  and 
the  people  en  masse,  connected  with  him  as  they  are,  by  ties 
of  veneration  and  gratitude  for  great  and  lasting  public  ser- 
vices and  benefits. 

Resolvedj  That  this  Society  will  join  in  such  public  testimo- 
nial to  the  memory  of  the  deceased  patriot  as  may  be  order- 
ed by  the  municipal  authority  of  this  city. 


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Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  seven  be  appointed  to  con- 
fer with  the  Committee  of  the  Common  Council,  and  make 
the  arrangements  necessary  to  carry  the  above  resolutions 
into  effect. 

Extract  from  the  minutes. 

JAMES  CONNER,  Grand  Sachem. 

AsBURY  W.  Kirk,  Secretary. 


DEMOCRATIC  REPUBLICAN  GENERAL  COM- 
MITTEE. 

Tammany  Hall,  June  19,  1845. 

At  a  Special  meeting  of  this  Committee,  held  pursuant  to 
call,  Elijah  F.  Purdy,  Esq.  in  the  chair;  the  Chairman  stated 
that  the  General  Committee  had  been  convened  upon  this  oc- 
casion for  the  purpose  of  taking  some  action  upon  the  subject 
of  the  mournful  intelligence  which  has  spread  a  gloom,  not 
only  over  our  City,  but  has  struck  at  the  hearts  and  affections 
of  every  Republican  Patriot,  throughout  the  length  and 
breadth  of  our  land.  He  alluded  to  the  Death  of  GENERAL 
JACKSON.  Although  his  advanced  age  and  feeble  health, 
said  the  Chairman,  had  in  some  measure  prepared  us  for 
this  sad  intelligence,  yet  we  could  not  but  feel  that  we  had 
sustained  a  great  loss,  and  one  that  would  make  an  impres- 
sion, and  would  be  felt  by  our  wdiole  country  for  ages  to 
come ;  but  the  Patriot,  the  Sage,  the  Philosopher,  and  the 
Christian,  has  gone  down  to  the  grave,  honored,  respected, 
and  beloved.  The  Chairman  having  concluded  his  feeling, 
appropriate,  and  eloquent  remarks,  the  following  preamble 
and  resolutions  were  submitted,  and  unanimously  approved  : 

Whereas,  The  Creator  of  the  world  has  been  pleased  to 
bring  to  a  final  close  the  earthly  existence  of  General  AN- 
DREW JACKSON,  late  President  of  the  United  States. 
Pronounce  him  one  of  the  first  men  of  the  age,  and  you  will 
cot  have  done  him  justice.     Class  him  among  the  mighty 


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men  who  have  adorned  and  dignified  every  age  and  clime 
from  the  creation  of  the  world,  and  where  shall  we  find  one 
w^ho  can  justly  claim  to  take  precedence  of  the  Immortal 
Jackson  ? 

^ind  Whereas^  The  General  Committee,  partaking  deeply 
in  this  national  bereavement,  and  being  impressed  with  the 
•importance  which  belongs  to  the  fame  and  career  of  the  il- 
lustrious deceased,  as  a  Soldier,  a  Statesman,  and  a  Patriot 
— whose  life  has  been  devoted  to  the  sacred  cause  of  human 
liberty,  and  whose  character  and  unceasing  efforts  have  done 
more  to  illustrate  the  principles  and  blessings  of  free  govern- 
ernment,  than  any  other — feel  that  they  but  express  the 
calm,  mature  judgment  of  the  American  people,  when  they 
hold  him  up  to  mankind  as  a  pure  and  noble  example  of  hu- 
man greatness,  worthy  of  the  emulation  of  the  rising  genera- 
tion through  all  time  ;  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  while  we  mourn  for  the  loss  of  this  great 
and  good  man,  whose  memory  it  is  patriotism  to  love,  we 
cannot  regard  his  death  in  the  light  of  a  national  calamity  ; 
for,  though  his  body  has  departed  from  its  earthly  stage, 
his  spirit  and  his  counsels  still  will  continue  to  exercise  their 
beneficial  influence  over  the  destinies  of  his  beloved  coun- 
try ;  and  we  are  further  consoled  by  the  proud  privilege  of 
directing  upon  him  the  contemplation  of  a  world,  as  he  now 
stands  ranked  with  the  immortal  WASIII^'GTON  and 
JEFFERSON,  a  spotless  specimen  of  republican  purity  and 
virtue. 

Resolved,  That  the  death  of  General  ANDREW  JACK- 
SON, is  an  event  of  deep  bereavement  to  his  age  and  coun- 
try. It  is  the  descent  to  the  grave  of  the  man,  who  beyond 
all  others,  personified  the  spirit  and  progress  of  the  times  in 
which  he  lived.  He  has  impressed  his  character  upon  an 
era  of  our  history  ;  and  in  coming  centuries  he  will  stand 
before  the  world,  as  a  mighty  personification  of  the  spirit  of 
our  institutions.  His  name  can  never  die.  We  mourn  his 
departure  from  among  us  ;  but  we  mourn  for  oursclveg — not 


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for  him.  The  work  of  his  life  was  complete — his  duties  to 
his  country  perfected — the  measure  of  his  glory  full  ;  and 
in  the  Christian  beauty  of  liis  death,  after  having  witnessed  in 
his  great  career  the  noblest  iUustration  of  a  Patriot's  life, 
we  have  a  profound  example  of  how  a  great  man  should  die. 

Resolved,  That  tlie  members  of  the  General  Committee 
will  wear  crape  on  the  left  arm  for  forty  days,  as  a  tribute 
of  respect  to  the  illustrious  deceased. 

Resolved,  That  the  General  Committee  appoint  a  Com- 
mittee of  five,  to  meet  with  the  Committee  of  the  Com- 
mon Council  and  of  the  Tammany  Society. 

The  Chair  appointed,  as  such  Committee,  Messrs.  Brode- 
rick,  Maclay,  Anderson,  Murphy,  and  Kellogg. 

ELIJAH  F.  PURDY,  Chairman. 

Isaac  V.  Fowler,  ?  c^   •     .     • 
nrT,r.,r>  1^  ^       }  Secretaries. 

Uliver  Oharlick,   ) 


DEMOCRATIC  REPUBLICAN  YOUNG  MEN'S 
GENERAL  COMMITTEE. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Democratic  Republican  Young  Men's 
General  Committee,  held  at  Tammany  Hall,  on  Wednes- 
day evening,  the  ISth  instant,  a  Committee  of  five  was  ap. 
pointed  to  draft  resolutions,  expressive  of  the  sense  of  this 
Committee  on  the  afflictive  dispensation  which  has  just  be- 
fallen this  nation.  Whereupon  the  following  gentlemen 
were  appointed  to  carry  the  same  into  eflect : 

Benjamin  S.  Hart,  J.  B.  Hetherington, 

W.  B.  Aitkin,  N.  B.  Graham, 

J.  S.  Carpentier. 
Whereas,  it  has  pleased  the  Almighty,  in  his  wisdom,  to  re- 
move from  the  scene  of  his  usefulness,  and  to  release  from  his 
sufferings,   the  revered   and   venerable  patriot,  ANDREW 
JACKSON — the  warm  and   ardent  friend — the   sagacious 


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Statesman — the  affectionate  Husband — the  mighty  Warrior 
—an  apostle  of  Democracy  in  its  broadest  and  most  illimitable 
sense,  whose  precepts  and  examples  afford  an  incentive  to 
the  present  generation,  as   well  as  to  millions  yet  unborn — 
the  impress  of  whose    mighty  mind,  not  only  illumines  the 
present  age,  but  is   destined  to  shed  an  effulgence   on  the 
history  of  the  past — a  Sage,  whose    almost   sole   engrossing 
and  ennobling  thought,  even  to  the  latest  hour  of  his  exist- 
ence, was  the  good  of  his    beloved   country,  and  the  acts  of 
whose  eventful  life  now   adorn   its  annals — whose  warning 
voice  was  never  raised   in   vain,  when  the   liberties  of  his 
country  were  threatened  by  its  enemies — a  Man,  whose  iron 
will  and  inflexible  integrity  and  purity  of  purpose  bore  him 
triumphantly  through  to  the   last,   in  consonance    with    the 
responsive   voices  of  countless  freemen.     Therefore,  in  tes- 
timony   of  the  irreparable  loss   we   have  sustained  in   the 
great  national  calamity   which  has    befallen  us,  and,  inas- 
much as  it  is  fitting  to  give  some   sign    of  the   memory  of 
those  deeds  which  redeem  his    name  from  the  power  of  the 
grave,  and  have  stamped  upon  his  history  the  impress  of  im- 
mortality, 

Be  it  resolved,  That  this  General  Committee  will  join 
their  fellow-citizens  in  such  public  demonstration  of  respect 
and  sorrow,  as  may  be  recommended  by  the  Common  Coun- 
cil. 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  five  be  appointed  to  car- 
ry the  foregoing  resolution  into  effect. 

Whereupon  the  Committee  on  Resolutions,  with  the 
Chairman  and  Secretaries  added,  were  authorized  to  act  in 
behalf  of  this  Committee. 

Resolvedj  That  the  members  of  the  Committee  be  request- 
ed   to    \vear  crape  on  their  left  arm  for  thirty  days. 

LORENZO  B.  SHEPARD,  Chairman. 


lAK,  ^ 


Wm.  C.  Betts,      J  secrelarie.. 
Ldward  Straha] 


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At  a  meeting  of  the  Joint  Commitees,  consisting  of  the 
Committee  of  the  Tammany  Society,  of  the  Democratic  Re- 
"publican  General  Committee,  and  of  the  Democratic  Re- 
pubh'can  Young"  Men's  Committee,  held  at  Tammany  Hall, 
on  Friday,  the  20th  instant,  Robert  B.  Boyd  was  appointed 
Chairman,  and  Edward  Sandford,  Secretary. 

On  motion,  the  subjoined  Programme  was  adopted  : 

Society  of  Tammany,  or  Columbian  Order. 

Band  of  Music, 

Captain  Baxter's  Company  of 

Independent  Tompkins  Blues,  as  an  Escort. 

Banner. 

John  Becker,  Sagamore  ; 

James  Conner,  Grand  Sachem  ; 

A.  W.  Kirk,  Secretary  ;  J.  D.  Everson,  Treasurer ; 

Charles  Mills,  Father  of  the  Council  ; 

P.  D.  Letter,  Wiskinkie  ;  Daniel  E.  Delavan,  Scribe. 

Sachems. 
E.  F.  Purdy,  John  J.  Manning, 

Robert  B.  Boyd,  Paul  K.  Hubbs, 

Peter  Crawford,  Charles  Mapes, 

George  S.  Messerve,  William  J.  Brown, 

Henry  Storms,  Jacob  Brush, 

Daniel  E.  Delavan. 

Members  of  Tammany  Society,  five  abreast. 

Democratic  Republican  General   Committee. 

E.  F.  Puvdy,  Chairman  ; 

I.  V.  Fowler,  Secretary  ;  Oliver  Charlick,  Secretary. 

Members  of  the  General  Committee,  five  abreast. 

Democratic  Republican  Young  Men's  General   Committee, 

L.  B.  Shepard,  Chairman  ; 

Wm.  C.Betts,  Secretary  ;  Edw.  Strahan,  Secretary. 

Members  of  the  Democratic  Republican  Young  Men's 

General  Committee,  five  abreast. 

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On  motion.  Resolved,  That  our  Democratic  Republican 
citizens  be  invited  to  attend  at  Tammany  Hall,  on  Tuesday, 
at  11  o'clock,  A.  M.J  to  join  with  the  Tammany  Society  and 
the  several  Committees  in  the  ceremonies  of  the  day. 

In  behalf  of  Tammany  Society. 

Robert  B.  Boyd,  John  Becker, 

John  D.  Everson,  John  H.  Bowie, 

Paul  K.  Hubbs,  James  Conner, 

Edward  Sanford,  Gerardus  Boyce. 

In  behalf  of  the  Democratic  Republican  General 

Committee. 

David  C.  Broderick,  Joseph  Murphy, 

Robert  H.  Maclay,  E.  F.  Piirdy, 

George  W.  Anderson,  I.  V.  Fowler, 

John  D.  Kellogg,  Oliver  Charlick. 

In  behalf  of  the  Democratic   Republican  Committee 

OF   VouNG  Men. 

Benjamin  S.  Hart,  J.  S.  Carpentier, 

W,  B.  Aitkin,  L.  B.  Shepard, 

J.  B.  Hetheiington,  Edward  Strahan, 

N.  B.  Graham,  William  C.  Betts. 


EXEMPT  FIREMEN'S  ASSOCIATION. 

The  Members  of  the  Exempt  Firemen's  Association  arc 
requested  to  meet  in  Hospital  Green,  to-morrow,  at  twelve 
o'clock,  M.  for  the  purpose  of  joining  in  the  funeral  proc««- 


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siott  of  the  late  Ex-President,  Andrew  Jackson.     Badges  on 
the  ground. 

UZZIAH  WENMAN,  President. 

JAMES  GULICK,  Vice-President. 

JOHN  RIKER,  Jr.  2d  Vice-President. 

NiEL  Grav,  Secretary. 


The  Members  of  the  Society  of  the  *'  Friendly  Sons  of 
St.  Patrick/'  are  respectfully  requested  to  assemble  on  Tues- 
day, 24th  instant,  at  1  o'clock,  P.  M.,  at  the  City  Hotel,  in 
order  to  join  in  the  funeral  procession  of  the  late  Ex-Presi- 
dent, General  Andrew  Jackson. 

By  order  of 

W.  G.  FITZGERALD,  Secretary. 


I.  O.  OF  O.  F. 

The  Members  of  Commercial  Lodge  No.  67,  L  O.  of  O.F. 
are  requested  to  meet  at  their  Rooms,  411  Broadway,  on 
Tuesday  morning,  24th  instant,  at  9  o'clock,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  joining  in  procession  to  pay  the  last  tribute  of  re- 
spect to  the  late  Ex-President,  General  Andrew  Jackson. 

By  order  of  the  Lodge. 

W.  B.  WORRAL,  N.  G. 
J.  A.  BucKMAN,  Sec.  pro  tem. 

N.  B,— Suitable  regalia  will  be  provided  at  the  Lodge 
Rooms. 


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At  a  Special  Meeting  of  the  Engineers  and  Foremen  of 
the  New-Vork  Fire  Department,  held  at  Firemen's  Hally 
an  Friday  evening,  the  20th  instant,  the  following  pream- 
ble and  resolutions  were  unanimously  adopted  : 

Whereas,  it  has  pleased  an  overruling  Providence  to  re- 
move from  this  life  our  venerable  and  distinguished  counlTV- 
nian,  ANDREW  JACKSON,  whose  loss  the  nation  mourns  : 
And  Whereas,  the  Fire  Department  of  this  City,  deeply  im- 
pressed with  a  high  sense  of  the  exalted  worth,  the  lofty 
patriotism,  and  heroic  virtues  of  the  illustrious  deceased — • 
direct  the  following  resolutions  to  be  published  as  express- 
ive of  the  feelings  of  the  Firemen  of  the  city,  for  the  Great 
Man  who  has  fallen,  and  who  is  now  numbered  among  the 
distinguished  and  patriotic  dead  ! 

Resolved,  That  the  Firemen  of  New-York,  in  common? 
with  their  fel'ow-citizens,  share  in  the  general  expression 
of  heartfelt  sorrow  at  the  demise  of  General  ANDREW 
JACKSON,  whose  name  and  fame  are  identical  with  the 
history  of  the  land,  whose  achievements  were  brilliant  as 
his  renown  is  imperishable. 

Resolved,  That  the  men»bers  of  the  Department,  in  grate- 
ful remembrance  of  his  patriotism,  of  his  distinguished  ser- 
vices, and  as  a  tribute  of  the  profound  respect  they  entertain 
for  his  memory,  will  unite  with  the  City  Authorities,  and 
with  their  fellow-citizens,  in  the  observance  of  the  funeral 
obsequies  on  Tuesday  next. 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  five  be  appointed  to  con- 
fer with  the  Common  Council,  to  make  arrangements  for  the 
procession. 

CORNELIUS  V.  ANDERSON,  Chairman. 

William  H.  Geib,  Secretary. 


FIRE  DEPARTMENT. 

The  Grand  Marshal  and   Aids   appointed  at  the  meetincf 
of  the  Engineers  and  Foremen  of  the  New-York  Fire  De- 


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partment,  on  Friday  evening,  June  20th,  have   determined 
on  the  following- 

ORDER  OF  ARRANGEMENT. 

The  line  will  be  formed  precisely  at  12  M,  on  Tuesday, 
on  east  side  of  Hudson-street,  the  right  resting  on  Canal- 
street. 

Officers  of  Companies,  are  requested  to  permit  none  but 
members  and  exempt  members  in  th^ir  ranks,  and  to  have 
their  Companies  promptly  on  the  ground,  as  the  procession 
will  move  to  the  place  assigned  them  by  the  Committee  of 
the  Common  Council  precisely  at  one  o'clock,  P.  M. 

The  Companies  will  appear  without  any  of  their  appara- 
tus, and  in  citizen's  dress,  preceded  by  the  Foreman  and 
Assistant  Foreman,  with  their  trumpets  shrouded  in  crape  ; 
also  with  their  banners  and  appropriate  badges,  the  former 
shrouded  in  crape,  and  each  member  with  crape  upon  the 
left  arm. 

The  line  will  be  formed  in  the  following  order,  viz  : 

Firemen  of  other  cities, 
Exempt  Firemen's  Association, 

Banner  of  Fire  Department, 

Grand  Marshal  and  two  Aids, 

Officers  and  Trustees  of  Fire  Department  Fund, 

Fire  Wardens. 

Engine,  Hose,  Hook  and  Ladder  and  Hydrant  Companies 
in  regular  succession.  Engine,  Hose,  Hook  and  Ladder  and 
Hydrant  Co.  No.  1,  on  the  right,  and  in  the  same  order  to 
the  left. 

The  line  will  break  into  column,  by  sections  of  six  to  the 
right,  and  countermarch. 

In  case  of  an  alarm  of  fire,  the  Companies  located  in  the 
district  for  which  the  alarm  is  sounded,  will  retire  from  the 


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line  in  an  orderly  manner.  The  other  Companies  will  re- 
tain their  places  unless  directed  to  leave  by  the  Chief  or 
Assistant  Engineers. 

CORNELIUS  V.  ANDERSON, 

Grand  Marshal. 

AIDS. 

W.  W.  Wilson,  James  L.  Miller, 

George  Kerr.  Henry  J.  Ockershausen, 

Alfred  Carson,  Aaron  Hosford, 

Charles  Forrester,  Abraham  B.  Purdy, 

Philip  B.  White,  John  B.  Miller, 

Owen  W.  Brennan,  Samuel  Waddell. 


RELIEF  ENGINE  COMPANY  No.  46. 

The  members,  ex-members,  and  friends  of  this  Company, 
are  respectfully  invited  to  meet  at  the  Engine  House,  on 
Tuesday,  June  24th,  at  half-past  10  o'clock,  A.  M.  in  order  to 
join  the  funeral  procession  of  our  late  Ex-President,  Ge- 
neral ANDREW  JACKSON. 

CHARLES  H.  SMITH,  Foreman. 

Hekry  Mentzel,  Secretary. 


COMMON  COUNCIL  OF  JERSEY  CITY. 

Order  of  Procession   of  the  Common  Council,  6cc.  of  Jer- 
sey City,  to  join  the  obsequies  of  the  24th  instant,  by  invila 


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tion  of  the  Committee  of  the  Common   Council  of  the  City 
of  New  York  : 

1st — Washington  Greys  of  Jersey  City,  under  command  of 

Captain  Pollard, 

2d — Mayor   and   Common    Council,    (10   Aldermen),   with 

their  Clerk  and  Marshal. 

3rd — Clergy. 

4th — Societies. 

5th — Citizens. 


Jersey  City,  June  21st,  1845. 


Messrs.  Brady  and  Hart, 
Committee. 


Gentlemen, 

The  Procession  from  Jersey  City,  can  join  that  of 
New-York,  &c.  at  any  hour  and  place  designated  by  you, 
in  the  above  order,  or  as  may  be  directed. 

Respectfully  your  obedient  servants, 

H.  N.  FRYATT,       >  Committee  of 
M.  B.  BRAMHALL,  ^  Arrangements. 


New- York,  19th  June,  1845. 
Col.  N.  Pearce,  Chairman,  &c. 

Sir — The  undersigned,  on  behalf  of  "  The  Most  Ancient 
and  Honorable  Fraternity  of  Free  and  Accepted  Masons,  of 
the  State  of  New-York,"  begs  leave  to  state  that  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  this  State,  have  unanimously  resolved  to  unite  with 


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their  fellow-citizens  in  the  procession  to  be  had  on  the  24th 
instant,  in  honor  of  the  memory  of  their  deceased  and  much 
honored  and  lamented  Brother,  the  Most  Worshipful  Major 
General  ANDREW  JACKSON— and  solicit  that  in  desig- 
nating their  post  in  the  line  of  such  procession,  they  may 
receive  that  which  by  usage  and  the  antiquity  of  their  Insti- 
tution they  consider  they  are  entitled,  which  is  only  second 
in  dignity  to  "  The  Honorable  Society  of  Cincinnati,"  to 
whom  is  always  allowed  the  highest  post  of  honor. 

Respectfully,  I  am,  yours  sincerely, 

A.  H.  ROBERTSON, 
Grand  Master  of  Free  Masons, 

of  the  State  of  New-York. 


AMERICAN  REPUBLICAN   GENERAL  COMMITTEE. 

American  Hall,  June  20th,  1845. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  American  Republican  General  Com- 
mittee, the  following  preamble  and  resolutions  were  unan- 
imously adopted  : 

Whereas^  the  General  Executive  Committee  of  the  Ame- 
rican Republican  Party,  have  learned  with  profound  sorrow, 
that  General  ANDREW  JACKSON,  Ex-President  of  the 
United  States,  is  no  more  ;  and  Whereas^  this  Committee, 
duly  appreciating  the  private  worth  and  public  services  of 
the  great  Patriot^  is  desirous  of  aiding  in  solemnizing  the 
event  of  his  death,  by  paying  appropriate  respect  to  the  me  - 
mory  of  the  illustrious  dead.     Therefore — 

Resolved,  That  each  member  of  this  Committee,  its  friends 
generally,  and  also  the  members  of  the  Ward  Associations, 


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are  respectfully  requested  to  join  in  the  Funeral  Procession, 
on  Tuesday  next,  the  24th  instant. 

Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  this  Committee,  be  in- 
structed to  present  a  copy  of  the  above  preamble  and  reso- 
iution  to  the  Committee  appointed  by  the  Common  Coun- 
cil, to  arrange  and  prepare  the  plan  of  the  said  Funeral  Pro» 
cession  ;  and  that  the  same  be  signed  by  the  President  and 
Vice-President,  and  countersigned  by  the  Secretary  of  this 
General  Executive  Committee. 

JOHN  LLOYD, 
President  A.  R.  Gen.  Committeeo 

LORA  NASH,  V.  President. 
W.  L.  Prall,  Secretary. 


FRENCH  BENEVOLENT  SOCIETY, 

To  Alderman  Briggs, 

Chairman,  Committee   of 

Arrangements,  for  Funeral  Procession, 

in  honor  of  General  Andrew  Jackson  : 

Sir— The  Committee  of  the  French  Benevolent  Society, 
being  desirous  of  joining  the  Procession  in  honor  of  the 
memory  of  General  JACKSON,  Ex-Pi^sident  of  the  United 
States,  wish  to  be  informed  in  regard  to  the  place  you  will 
assign  the  French  Citizens  in  the  procession. 

Yours  respectfully, 

LOUIS  LECLERC,  President. 
J.  Deraismes,  1st  V.  Presid't. 
Fabrequettes,  2d  V.  Presid^t. 
New-York,  19  June,  1845, 

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GERMAN  DEMOCRATIC  REPUBLICAN  ASSO-^ 

ClATION. 

New-York,  JiineSlst^  1845. 

To  the  Committee  of  Arrangements  for  the  Funeral  Ceremo- 
nies in  memory  of  General  Jlndreiu  Jackson,  Ex-Presi- 
dent of  the  United  States  : 

Gentlemen — The  German  Democratic  Republican  As- 
sociation, of  the  City  and  County  of  New-York,  is  desirou? 
of  joining  the  Funeral  procession  announced  to  take  place 
on  the  24th  inst.,  and  request  a  notification  of  the  position 
which  shall  be  assigned  thereto. 


NEW- YORK  SOCIETY  OF  LITERATURE. 

New- York,  June  I8th,  1845. 

Chairman  Committee  on 

Literary  Societies,  ^c,  : 

Dear  Sir — The  New- York  Society  of  Literature,  are  desi- 
rous of  partaking  in  the  exercises  designed  for  Tuesday 
next,  in  paying  the  last  tribute,  to  the  Memory  of  the  de- 
parted Great. 

I  address  you,  to  ascertain  what  arrangements  are  neces- 
sary for  the  same. 

Respectfully,  your  ob't  servant, 

N.  QUACKENBOS,  President, 

N.  Y.  S.  of  Literature. 


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MECHANIC'S  INSTITUTE. 

Mechanic's  Institute,  City  Hall,  > 
June  19th,  1845.  \ 

Messrs.  Pearce,  Lee,  and  Messerole,      > 
Sub-Committee  of  Pfocession,  &c. :  ^ 

Gentlemen — -The  Mechanics  Institute,  desirous  of  man- 
ifesting their  sense  of  respect  for  the  Memory  of  the  late  Pre- 
sident of  tlie  United  States,  General  ANDREW  JACK- 
SON, have  passed  a  resolution  inviting  the  members  of  the 
Society  to  unite  with  you  on  Tuesday  next,  to  render  hom- 
age to  the  departed  Greatness  of  One  of  America's  most  ex- 
alted Geniuses.  We  shall  be  pleased  to  have  you  furnish 
us  with  a  programme  of  the  procession,  that  we  may  com- 
plete our  arrangements  for  joining  the  procession. 

Ver}^  respectfully, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

CHAS.  L.  BARRITT,  Actuary. 


ITALIAN  BENEVOLENT  SOCIETY. 

New- York,  19th  June,  1845. 

To  Messrs.  Pearce,  Lee,  and  Messerole,  ) 
Committee  of  Arrangements  :  ) 

Gentlemen — The  Italian  Benevolent  Society  of  the  City 
of  New-Yorkj  wishes  to  participate  in  the  last  tribute  of  re- 
epect  to  be  paid  to  the  Memory  of  Ex-President  JACKSON, 
by  joining  the  Funeral  Procession  the  24th  instant. 


b2 

Will  you  please  to  assign  the  members  of  said  Society,  a 
place  in  the  procession. 

Respectfully  your  ob't  servant, 

F.  ARGENTI,  President, 

of  the  L  B.  S. 


AMERICAN  INSTITUTE. 

New-York,  June  17th,  1845. 

To  the  Committee  of  Aldermen  : 

Gentlemen — The  American  Institute  are  anxious  to  par- 
ticipate in  the  last  tribute  of  respect  to  be  paid  to  the  Mem- 
ory of  the  Illustrious  late  Ex-President  JACKSON,  by  join- 
ing in  the  Funeral  Procession  to  take  place  on  Tuesday 
next. 

Will  you  please  assign  the  members  of  the  Institute  a 
place  in  the  line  where  they  will  join  in  a  body. 

I  am,  respectfully, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

JOSEPH  COWDIN. 


PERSEVERANCE  LODGE,  I.  0.  of  0.  F. 

New-York,  June  21st,  1845. 
To  Messrs.  Pearce,  Lee,  and  Messerole  : 

Perseverance  Lodge,  No.  3613,  of  the  I.  0.  of  O.  F.,  of  the 
Manchester  Unity,  wish  to  join  in  the  Procession  on  Tucs- 


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day  next.  The  Lodge  is  held  corner  of  East  Broadway 
and  Catharine-street.  The  number  of  members  will  be 
about  one  hundred. 


IRVING  LYCEUM. 

New-York,  June  19th,  1845. 

Gentlemen — The  Irving  Lyceum  being  anxious  to  par- 
ticipate in  the  ceremonies  in  honor  of  the  Memory  of  the 
late  Illustrious  Citizen,  General  ANDREW  JACKSON, 
would  request  that  a  place  be  assigned  to  them  in  the  Fune- 
ral Procession  on  the  24th  instant. 

Respectfully  yours-, 

D.  T.  WALDEN,  ;  Committee 

ANDREW  FALLON,    ^       L  L. 

To  Messrs.  Pearce,  Lee,  and  Messerole,  ) 
Committee,  kc,  ^ 


NEW-YORK  METROPOLITAN  ASSOCIATION. 

New- York,  June  20th,  1845. 

To  the  Committee  of  Arrajigements  for  Funeral  Procession 
in  honor  of  General  Andrew  Jackson  : 

The  New-York  Metropolitan  Association  is  desirous  of 
participating  in  the  ceremonies  announced  to  take  place  on 
Tuesday  next,  and  request  that  a  position  may  be  assigned. 


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NEW-YORK  PILOT'S  ASSOCIATION. 

New- York,  June  20th,  1845. 

Alderman  Briggs,  ) 

Chairman  Committee  of  Arransrements  :      i 

Sir — In  accordance  with  a  resolution  passed  by  the  New- 
York  Pilot's  Association,  on  the  I9th  instant,  Messrs.  Greg- 
ory Thomas,  David  Kelso,  and  Owen  Calanan,  have  been 
appointed  a  Committee  to  request  for  the  New-York  Pilot's 
Association,  a  position  in  the  line  of  procession,  on  the  occa- 
sion of  the  Funeral  Ceremonies  in  honor  of  Gen.  ANDREW 
JACKSON. 

JOHN  MAGINN,  President. 

John  L.  Turnure,  Secretary. 


ANCIENT  ORDER  OF  GOOD  FELLO^VS. 

Alderman  E.  B.  Hart: 

Sir — The  Ancient  Order  of  Good  Fellows,  wishing  to 
show  the  feeling  of  the  Order  for  the  Memory  of  the  Late 
General  ANDREW  JACKSON,  Ex-President  of  the  United 
States,  wish  your  Honorable  Committee  to  assign  this  Order 
a  place  in  the  procession  on  Tuesday  next. 

By  order  of  the  Committee. 

J.  E.  ASH,  Chairman. 
New-York,  Jime  19th,  1845. 


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SHIFFLER  CLUB. 

New- York,  June   18th,  1845. 

To  the  Joint  Committee  from  the  Board  of  Aldermen  and  As-' 
sistanf  Aldermen^  for  the  Funeral  Ceremonies  in  Memory 
of  General  Andreiv  Jackson  : 

GsNTLEMEN—The  New-York  Shiffler  Club,  through  the 
undersigned  Committee,  report  themselves  to  your  Com- 
mittee and  the  Grand  Marshal  of  the  day,  for  a  place  in  the 
line  on  Tuesday  next,  feeling  in  common  with  our  fellow- 
citizens,  the  loss  the  country  has  sustained,  in  one  of  its 
Bravest  and  best  men.  We  shall  feel  proud  of  the  honor  of 
participating  in  the  obsequies,  showing  that  when  a  good 
man  has  fallen,  the  genius  of  our  institutions,  inclines  one 
and  all  to  commemorate  his  memory. 
We  are,  Gentlemen, 

Your  obedient  servants, 

WM.  BENNETT,  President. 
RICHARD  EBBETS, 
LOUIS  BLANCHE. 


SOCIETY  OF  OPERATIVE  MASONS. 

New-York,  June  18th,  1S45.      ) 
Montgomery   Hall,  76  Prince-st.  ) 

To  the  Honorable^  the  Committee  of  the    Comraon  Council,  of 
the  City  of  JVew-  York  : 
Gentlemen — The  New-York  Benevolent  Society  of  Op- 
erative Masons,  in  session,    two   hundred  members  bein^ 
present : 


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Having  heard  with  deep  regret,  the  Death  of  General 
ANDREW  JACKSOX,  the  Illustrious  Statesman,  the 
Vah'ant  Soldier,  the  Good  Christian,  and  the  Defender  of 
Civil  and  Religious  Liberty, 

In  view  of  his  death,  and  with  a  willing  response  to  the 
invitation  of  the  Honorable  the  Common  Council  of  the 
City  of  New-York,  to  join  in  the  Funeral  Procession,  which 
is  to  take  place  on  the  24th  instant; 

On  motion 

Resolved  J  That  the  New-York  Benevolent  Society  of  Ope- 
rative Masons,  join  in  the  solemn  Funeral  Procession  of 
General  ANDREW  JACKSON,  which  is  to  take  place  on 
the  24th  inst. 

Resolved,^  That  a  copy  of  the  above  resolution  be  pre- 
sented to  the  Honorable  the  Common  Council  of  the  City 
of  New-York,  on  behalf  of  said  Society. 

MICHAEL  PAGE,  President, 

of  the  New-York  Benevolent  Society 

of  Operative  Masons. 


I.  0.  OF  O.  F. 

To  the  Joint  Committee  of  the   Common    Council  of  Kew 
Yo7'ICj  and  Brooklyn  : 

The  Society  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows, 
of  this  City  and  adjoining  Counties,  will  unite  with  your 
Honorable  Body,  Military  and  Civic  Societies,  in  the  Cere- 
monies to  be  observed  on  Tuesday  next,  the  24th  inst. 


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We  claim  such  position  in  the  line  as  our  numbers  and 
our  standing  in  society  will  warrant. 

WILLIAM  SMALL,  '] 
EDWIN  WAINRIGHT,    |     Committee 

PETER  FAIRCHILD,  }           of 

JOHN  MARRINER,  |  Arrangements. 

JAMES  STOKES,  J 

New- York,  June  21st,  1845. 


FOURTH  WARD  JEFFERSON  ASSOCIATION. 

New-Ygrk,  June  20th,  1845. 

Alderman  Briggs, 

Chairman,  Committee  of 

Arrangements  for  Funeral  Procession 

in  honor  q/  General  Andrew  Jackson. 

Sir — The  Fourth  Ward  Jefferson  Association,  is  desirous 
of  participating  in  the  ceremonies  announced  to  take  place 
on  Tuesday,  the  24th  instant,  and  respectfully  request 
that  a  position  may  be  assigned  for  it  in  the  line  of  proces- 
sion. 

Respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

E.  B.  FELLOWS,  Chairman  Com. 


STONE-CUTTERS. 

Montgomery  Hall,  i^ 

New-York,  June  18th,  1845.  ^ 

Willam  S.  Roberts,  has  been  appointed   a  delegate  to  re- 
present the  Association  of  Journeymen  Stone  Cutters,  in  ma- 

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king  nrrangements  for  the  obsequies  of  General  JACKSOX, 
Ex-President  of  the  United  States. 

P.  MOFFIT,  President. 
Henry  Larkin,  Secretary. 


New-York,  June  19th,  1845. 

To  the  Chairman  of  the  Committee  of  Jlrrangem.ents  for  Fu- 
neral   Procession  in  honor  of  General  Andrew  Jackson  : 

Sir — The  Journeymen  Stone  Cutters  and  Granite  Stone 
Gutters,  request  that  they  may  be  placed  in  the  line  together, 
and  also,  that  one  aid  la^y  be  selected  from  the  Journeymen 
Stone  Cutters'  Association  of  New-York,  Jersey  City,  and 
Brooklyn. 

Very  respectfully, 

WILLIAM  S.  ROBERTS. 


Irhe  New-York  Waterman    Society  will  parade  on  Tues- 
day next,  and  desire  to  have  a  station  assigned  them. 

New-York,  June  20th,  1S45. 
To  N.  Pearce,  Esq.  Chairman. 


HOUSE  CARPENTERS'  ASSOCIATION. 

New-York,  Friday  Evening,  > 
June  20lh,  1845.  \ 

Messrs.  Pearce,  Lee,  and  Meserole, 

Cominittee  on  Civic  Societies  and  Associations  : 

Gentlemen — At  a  meeting  of  '*  Pioneer   Temple  No.  1,'' 
House  Carpenters'  Protective  Association,  held  on  the  above 


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date,  the  Temple  resolved  to  join  with  you  on  Tuesday,  24th 
instant,  in  celebrating  the  memory  of  our  deceased  Ex-Pre- 
sident, General  ANDREW  JACKSON.  A  public  meeting 
of  the  Trade  in  general  will  also  be  called  next  Monday 
Evening,  in  order  to  have  a  general  turn  out,  and  a  fair 
representation  of  House  Carpenters  on  that  occasion.  We 
desire  you  to  assign  us  a  place,  under  the  above  caption, 
in  the  procession,  and  we  submit  to  your  directions. 

JAMES  SUMMERBELL,  )     Committee 
DENNIS  F.  ROOT,  }  of 

GEO.  N.  ROWLAND,       )  Arrangements. 


BENEVOLENT  SOCIETIES. 

New- York,  June  18th,  1845. 

To  the  Committee  of  Arrangemejits  oj  Civic  Societies  of 
the  City  of  JYew-  York,  now  in  session^  for  the  purpose  of 
making  arrarigements  for  the  Funeral  Procession  of  An- 
drew Jackson  : 

The  following  Societies  wishing  to  join  in  procession  with 
their  fellow-citizens,  send  in  their  credentials  as  follows  : 

HIBERNIAN  U.  BENEVOLENT  SOCIETY. 
SHAIVIROCK  BENEVOLENT  SOCIETY. 
LABORERS  UNION  B.  SOCIETY. 

Farrell  Lunny,  President  of  the  Hibernian  Universal  Be- 
nevolent  Society. 

James  Harrington,  President  of  the  Shamrock  Benevolent 
Society. 

John  Reilly,  President  of  the  Labourers  Union  Benevolent 

Society. 


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The  Watch  Department  will  parade,   and  desire  to  have 
a  post  in  line  assigned  them. 

New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 
To  the  Chairman  of  the 

Committee  of  Arrangements. 


New- York,  June  18th,  1845. 

To  the  Committee  of  Arrangements  for  commemorating  the 
death  of  General  Jackson  : 

We,  the  undersigned  delegates  representing  the  following 
Societies,  respectfully  request  that  positions  may  he  assigned 
to  our  Societies  on  the  occasion  of  the  funeral  ceremonies  on 
the  24th  instant. 

1st.  The  Hibernian  Benevolent  Burial  Society. 
2d.  The  Shamrock  Benevolent  Society. 
3d.  The  Operative  Masons. 

PATRICK  DEE, 
CONSTANTINE  DONOHO, 
JOHN  McNIEL. 


New- York,  June  21st,  1845. 

The  Committee  of  Arrangements  will  please  name  the 
place  in  the  line  of  march  for  the  citizens  of  the  Tenth 
Ward,  and  the  Associations  of  the  Ward,  so  that  we  may 
announce  the  same  on  Monday  evening  next,  when  they 
assemble  to  make  arrangements  for  the  Ward. 

JOHN  F.  GANTZ, 
Chairman  Com.  of  Arrangements  Tenth  Ward. 


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POLK  WRIGHT  ASSOCIATION. 

New- York  City,  June  19th,  1845, 

The  following  gentlemen  have  been  appointed  a  Com- 
mittee, on  the  part  of  this  Body,  to  confer  with  the  Commit- 
tee of  the  Common  Council  for  making  suitable  arrange- 
ments in  honor  of  the  memory  of  the  deceased  Patriot,  Ge- 
neral Andrew  Jackson  : 

HAMILTON  L.  GLEN, 
DAVID  DEMAREST, 
CHARLES  H.  LAYTON, 

And  are  invested  with  full  powers  to  act  on  the  part  of  this 
Association  in  the  contemplated  funeral  ceremonies. 

JOSEHH  ELLIOTT,  President, 
Sam'l  R.  Glen,  Secretary. 


BENEVOLENT  SOCIETY  OF  TAILORS. 

New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 
To  the  Chairman  of  Civic  Societies^  ^c. 

Sir — The  Benevolent  and  Trade  Society  of  Journeymen 
Tailors,  request  a  station  in  line  of  procession  in  memory 
of  General  Andrew  Jackson,  to  take  place  on  Tuesday,  the 
24th  instant. 

Yours,  respectfully, 

EDWARD  RILEY,  President. 


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The  Butchers  of  the  City  and  County  of  New-York,  and 
the  adjacent  Counties,  are  requested  to  attend  a  meeting,  to 
be  held  on  Saturday  evening,  June  21st,  1845,  at  K.  P. 
Hall's,  No.  39  Third  Avenue,  to  make  arrangements  for 
joining  in  the  procession  on  Tuesday  next,  being  for  the  fu- 
neral obsequies  of  the  late  Andrew  Jackson. 
By  order  of 

George  Montgomery,  Robert  Elder, 

Thomas  M.  Jenkings,  Albert  Fisher, 

Elias  T.   Deforest,  Richard  Hunt, 

George  S.  Messerve,  Benjamin  Mathewson. 


RICHARD  M.  JOHNSON  ASSOCIATION. 

A  Special  Meeting  of  the  Johnson  Association  Avill  be  held 
at  the  Fourteenth  Ward  Democratic  Head  Quarters,  on  Sa- 
turday evening,  June  21st,  at  8  o'clock,  to  make  arrange- 
ments for  joining  the  procession  on  Tuesday  next,  being  for 
the  Funeral  Obsequies  of  the  late  illustrious  Andrew  Jack- 
son. 

By  order  of 

WILLIAM  S.  TUERS,  President. 

Wm.    OrSBORN,  >  1^.  -r,         •  1        , 

u  ^    ^  TT-  }  Vice  Presidents. 

Hendrickson  Walters,  ^ 

Eben  a.  Lewis,  Secretary. 


SILAS  WRIGHT  CLUB. 

Pursuant  to  previous  notice,   the   members   of  this    Club 
met  at  their   rooms,  No.  79  Bayard -street,    on    the   evening 


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of  the  20th  instant,  and  the  following  resolutions  were  offer- 
ed by  the  Secretary,  and  unanimously  adopted. 

Whereas,  It  has  been  officially  announced  that  Ex-President 
General  ANDREW  JACKSON  hasdeparted  this  life,  and  that 
we  regard  him  as  having  been  one  of  the  purest  men,  social- 
ly and  politically — a  benefactor  of  his  country,  and  a  firm 
bulwark  of  its  liberty,  through  whose  noble  and  disinterested 
efforts  the  blessings  of  independence  were  preserved  and 
transmitted  to  us  ;  therefore. 

Resolved,  That  the  death  of  Andrew  Jackson  fills  our 
minds  with  the  most  poignant  sorrow  ;  and  that  through  his 
loss  a  chasm  in  the  hearts  of  the  American  people  has  been 
made,  which  it  may  require  centuries  to  fill. 

Resolved,  That  the  whole  life  of  Andrew  Jackson  presents 
an  unbroken  progress  of  virtue,  patriotism  and  philanthro- 
py ;  and  that  the  noble  spirit  which  inspired  the  youth  of 
1781,  in  the  bloody  struggle  of  the  Revolution,  was  but  the 
progenitor  of  that  same  spirit  which  accomplished  the  victory 
of  1815, — a  victory  which  has  so  largely  contributed  to  per- 
petuate freedom  on  this  continent,  and  to  stav  the  hand  of 
oppression  in  the  other. 

Resolved,  That  whatever  may  have  been  the  splendor  of 
his  victories  and  military  achievements,  his  demeanor  du- 
rmg  his  retirement  from  public  station  far  surpasses  all  other 
portions  of  his  history  ;  for  here,  as  surrounded  by  his  fami- 
ly circle  and  private  friends,  beamed  forth  those  pure  and 
holy  rays  of  practical  benevolence  and  charity  which  it  had 
ever  been  the  object  of  his  theories  to  inculcate  ;  and,  as  if 
excellence  itself  were  to  be  transcended,  the  few  days  just 
previous  to  his  dissolution  exhibit  the  crowning  virtue  of  his 
mind  ;  humility  without  meanness,  and  a  full  reliance  upon 
the  wisdom  of  Providence. 

Resolved,  That  we  will  unite  with  our  fellow-citizens  in 
paymg  that  honor  which  is  due  to  the  glorious  and  immor- 
tal deceased,  on  Tuesday  next. 


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Resolved,  That  the  proceedings  of  this  meeting  be  publish- 
ed, and  that  we  now  adjourn. 

EDWARD  GARLAND,  President. 
Jas.  H.  Stephenson,  Secretary. 


JOURNEYMEN  GRANITE  CUTTERS. 

New-York,  June  20th,  1S45. 

The  Committee  on  Civic  Associations  will  please  reserve 
a  place,  next  in  rear  of  Brown  Stone  Cutters  Association, 
for  Journeymen  Granite  Cutters  Association,  in  the  Proces- 
sion of  Tuesday,  June  24lh,  to  do  Funeral  Honor  to  the 
Memory  of  our  late  Worthy  Ex-President,  General  Andrew 
Jackson. 

MARK  FOWLER,  President. 
Abraham  Sharrot,  Secretary, 

Granite  Cutters  Association. 


At  a  meeting  of  the  Committee  of  General  Arrangements > 
appointed  for  the  purpose  of  celebrating  the  coming  anni- 
versary of  National  Independence  by  a  Democratic  Festival, 
held  agreeable  to  public  notice,  at  Stoneall's,  on  Monday 
evening,  the  16th  instant,,  George  Montgomery,  Esq.  in  the 
chair,  and  Thomas  H.  Lane  appointed  Secretary. 

It  was  announced  to  the  meeting  that  HE  IS  DEAD.  It 
was  then,  on  motion, 

Resolvedy  That  this  Committee,  in  common  with  their  fel- 
low-citizens, have  heard  with  feelings   of  the  deepest  pain 


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and  regret,  of  the  death  of  the  illustrious  ANDREW  JACK- 
SON ;  and  deeply  deplore  the  loss  which  plunges  a  nation 
into  mourning. 

Resolved,  As  a  token  of  our  heartfelt  anguish  at  this  na- 
tional loss,  we  adjourn,  without  the  transaction  of  further 
business,  until  Wednesday  evening,  the  18th  instant,  at  the 
^ame  time  and  place. 

GEORGE  MONTGOMERY,  Chairman. 

Thomas  H.  Lane,  Secretary. 


At  a  meeting  of  the  Cordwainers  of  the  City  of  New- 
York,  held  on  Thursday  evening,  June  19th,  1845,  atKeen^s 
Fourteenth  Ward  Hotel,  corner  of  Grand  and  Elizabeth* 
streets,  M.  T.  C.  Kimball  was  called  to  the  chair,  and  P.  A, 
Gerdy  was  appointed  Secretary.  The  following  resolutions 
were  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Cordwainers  of  the  City  of  New-York 
will  join  with  their  fellow-citizens  to  pay  the  last  tribute  of 
respect  to  the  illustrious  and  venerated  Andrew  Jackson. 

Resolved,  That  the  following  gentlemen  be  a  Committee 
to  invite  the  Trade,  and  to  make  ail  necessary  arrangements 
for  carrying  these  resolutions  into  effect  : — P.  A.  Gerdy,  T. 
Baker,  P.  Klein,  H.  L.  Rottger,  A.  Gumble,  and  John  Scol- 
lan. 

Resolved,  That  we  adjourn  to  Monday  morning,  23d 
instant,  at  8  o'clock,  and  that  the  Employers  of  the  City  be 
-invited,  and  the  Trade  generally,  with  our  neighbouring 
cities  and  its  vicinities,  to  associate  w^ithus  in  the  funeral  ob- 
sequies of  the  late  Chief  Magistrate  of  the  United  States. 

M.  T.  C.  KIMBALL,  Chairman. 

P.  A.  GerdYj  Secretary. 


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PIANO  FORTE  MAKERS. 

New- York,  June  23d,  1845. 

To  the  Committee  of  Arrangements  for  the  Funeral  Ceremo- 
nies in  Honor  of  the  Memory  of  Ex-President  Jackson: 

Gentlemen — The  Piano  Forte  Maker?  of  the  City  of 
New-York,  respectfully  request  a  position  in  the  line  of 
procession,  to  take  place  to-morrow,  in  honor  of  the  Mem- 
orv  of  Ex-President  JACKSON. 


New-York,  June  20th,  1845. 

To  Messrs.  Pearce,  Lee,  and  Messerole, 

Committee  for  Civic  Societies  and  Associations  : 

Gentlemen — We,  the  members  of  the  "  Old  Company 
Citizen  Volunteers,"  feel  it  our  solemn  dut}"  to  show  the 
last  tribute  and  respect  for  that  Patriot,  Statesman,  and  Sol- 
dier, General  Andrew  Jackson.  This  Company  has  been 
in  organization  for  a  number  of  years,  and  number  One 
Hundred  Men,  well  organized. 

In  reporting  ourselves  to  the  Subcommittee,  we  would 
suggest,  that  we  as  citizens,  carrying  Arms — take  the  Right 
of  Citizens.  If  this  should  meet  your  approbation,  we  will 
cheerfully  comply. 

Yours  Respectfully, 

JOSEPH  SHAW,  Commandant. 
D,  Riley,  President. 

T  SiLViE,  Secretary. 


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NINTH  WARD. 

x\t  a  special  meeting  of  the  Ninth  Ward  Democratic  Repub- 
lican Committee,  held  at  Jefferson  Hall,  on  Wednesday 
Evening.  June  18th,  1845,  the  following  preamble  and  reso- 
lution were  offered  by  John  R.  Flanagan,  Esq.,  after  some 
and  pertinent  remarks,  and  submitted  to  the  conside  feeling- 
ration  of  the  Committee.  Philip  Reynolds,  Esq.,  addressed 
the  Committee  at  some  length  on  the  subject  of  the  decease 
of  the  Lamented  JACKSON,  and  the  preamble  and  resolu- 
tion were  unanimously  adopted  : 

Wherea'i^  We  have  with  unfeigned  sorrow,  heard  of  the  de- 
<:ease  of  the  Patriot  and  Sage,  ANDREW  JACKSON,  whose 
firmness,  sagacity,  and  wisdom,  as  a  Soldier,  as  Chief  Mag- 
istrate of  this  Republic,  and  in  all  the  relations  in  which, 
for  the  good  of  his  country  he  was  placed,  has  never  been 
excelled,  and  who  was  so  endeared  in  the  hearts  of  his 
countrymen,  of  whom  they  will  ever  retain  a  grateful  re- 
membrance, whose  chief  eulogy  is  a  simple  history  of  his 
own  life,  and  of  whom  his  countrymen  can  never  sufficient- 
ly testify  their  respect  and  gratitude  for  his  memory,  nor 
their  appreciation  of  his  worth.     Therefore — 

Resolved,  That  our  fellow-citizens  in  this  Ward  be  re- 
quested to  unite  in  such  ceremonies  as  may  be  adopted  by 
the  Municipal  authorities,  to  testify  their  regard  for  the  Great 
departed. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Thomas  Van  Buren,  the  following  com- 
mittee was  appointed  by  the  chair,  to  carry  into  effect  the 
resolution,  and  make  such  arrangements  as  may  be  deemed 
necessary,  in  uniting  with  the  city  authorities. 

Thomas  Van  Buren,  Thomas  Kyle, 

S.  D.  Gardiner,  Tarleton  B.  Earl, 

David  C.  Broderick. 


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On  motion  of  Mr.  Reynolds,  the  Alderman  and  Assistant 
Alderman  of  the  Ward,  and  the  Chairman  of  this  Commit- 
tee, were  added  to  the  Committee  of  Arrangements. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  William   F.  Godfrey,  the  proceedings 
of  the  meeting  were  ordered  to  be  published. 


James  L.  Millar, 
Tarleton  B.  EarLj 


HENRY  P.  WANMAKER,  Chairman. 
Secretaries. 


New- York,  June  20th,  1845. 

To  the  Chairman  of  the 

Committee  on  Civic  Societies  : 

Sir — The  citizens  of  the  Ninth  Ward   being   desirous   of 
participating  in  the  Funeral  Ceremonies  of  the  Revered  and 
Lamented  Patriot,  General  ANDREW  JACKSON,  would  bf- 
pleased  to  have  a  place  assigned  to  them  in  the  procession 
on   Tuesday  next. 

It  is  proper  to  remark  that  the  ''  Old  Citizen  Volunteers,''' 
an  iin-uniformed  Company — have  expressed  a  desire  to  take 
the  right  of  our  division,  and  if  not  incompatible  with  your 
arrangements,  we  would  wish  them  to  hold  the  same  posi- 
tion during  the  procession. 

Very  respectfully, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

T.  VAN  TINE,  Chairman, 
of  the  Committee  of  ArrangementsL 
Tarleton  B.  Earl,  Secretary. 

Nathaniel  Pearce,  Esq. 


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THIRD  WARD. 

At  a  meetins:  of  the  citizens  of  the  Third  Ward,  held  at 
the  Exchange  Hotel,  Conrtl'andtstreet,  on  Monday  Eve- 
ning", June  23d,  1845,  Captain  William  Tyack,  in  the 
Chair,  William  H.  Blackford  was  appointed    Secretary. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  C.  P.  Johnson,  seconded  by  Mr.  Ste- 
phen Paret,  it  was  unanimously 

Resolved^  That  a  Committee  of  three  be  appointed  by  the 
Chair  to  draft  resolutions  expressive  of  our  deep  regret  at  the 
loss  our  country  has  sustained  in   the    lamentable    death   of 
General  Andrew  Jackson. 

The  Chair  appointed  C.  P.  Johnson,  Stephen  Paret,  and 
Lewis  M.  De  Camp. 

On  motion,  resolved^  That  the  Secretary  be  added  to  that 
committee. 

The  Committee  on  resolutions,  through  their  Chairman, 
reported  as  follows  : 

TF7ierea5,  It  has  pleased  Almighty  God  in  the  All -wise 
dispensations  of  His  Providence,  to  take  unto  himself  Gen, 
ANDREW  JACKSON,  the  Hero,  Sage  and  Patriot,  to  whom 
all  eyes  have  turned  in  hoiu's  of  doubt  and  danger,  with  the 
most  unwavering  confidence  :  therefore — 

Resolved^  That  the  death  of  this  Venerable  Patriot  and 
Statesman,  is  an  event  that  has  spread  a  deep  gloom  over 
the  Nation,  and  filled  us  with  sentiments  of  profound 
regret. 

Resolved^  That  the  Eminent  services  and  unwavering  at- 
tachment of  this  great  man  to  his  country  throughout  a 
lengthened  life,  command  the  admiration  and  respect,  not 
only  of  his  countrymen,  but  of  the  world. 

Resolved,  That  the  citizens  of  this  Ward  will  co-operate 
with  the  citizens  of  other  Wards,  in  a  public  demonstration 
f)f  mourning,  on  this  solemn  and  melancholy  occasion. 


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On  motion,  Resolved,  That  the  proceedings  of  this    meet- 
ing be  published. 

WM.  TYACK,  Chairman. 
Wm.  H.  Blackford,  Secretary. 


FOURTH  WARD  JEFFERSON  ASSOCIATION. 

At  aresridar  meeting:  of  the  Fourth  Ward  JePTerson  Asso- 
ciation,  on  Tuesday  Evening,  June  17,  held  at  Eagle  Hall, 
No.  8  Rosevelt-street.  in  the  absence  of  the  President,  D. 
H.  Kelly,  Vice  President,  took  the  chair. 

Mr.  E.  B.  Fellows,  after  announcing  the  melancholy  news 
of  the  Death  of  ANDREW  JACKSON,  offered  the  fol- 
lowing  preamble  and  resolution,  which  were  unanimously 
adopted  : 

Whereas,  Intelligence  has  been  received  of  the  death  ot 
Andrew  Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United  States,  one 
of  whom  it  can  in  truth  be  said,  that  he  '•  has  filled  the  mea- 
sure of  his  country's  glory."  The  Hero,  the  Patriot,  States- 
man, and  Sage  is  no  more.  His  history  is  written  on  tin; 
hearts  of  his  countrymen,  hnd  Whereas,  the  members  of 
this  Association,  in  common  with  every  American,  are  desi- 
rous of  uniting  with  their  fellow  citizens  in  doing  honor  to 
the  memory  of  the  deceased.     Therefore — 

Resolved,  That  this  Association  will  join  in  such  public 
testimonials  as  may  be  ordered  by  the  Committee  of  the 
Common  Council,  and  the  Military  and  Civic  Societies  of 
the  City. 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  five  be  appointed  to  con- 
fer with  other  committees  and  make  the  necessary  arrange- 
ments. 


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The    chair  appointed    Messrs.    Fellows,    Beard,    Philip?^ 
Bijshnell,  and  Langdon  said  committee. 

D.  H.  KELLY,  President  pro  tern, 
L  H.  BLANCHARD,  Vice    Pres't. 

A.  E.  BusHNELL,  Secretary. 


FOURTH  WARD  JEFFERSON  ASSOOLITION. 

The  citizens  of  the  Fourth  Ward  are  respectfully  invited 
to  unite  with  the  Jefferson  Association,  on  Tuesday  next,  io 
paying  the  last  tribute  of  respect  to  the  memory  of  Gene- 
ra)  Jackson.  The  procession  will  form  at  Eagle  Hall,  No, 
8  Rosevelt-street,  at  11  o'clock,  A.M.  precisely,  and  move 
from  thence  to  take  the  station  assigned  them  in  the  general 
procession,  by  the  committee  of  the  Common  Council. 

Badges  can  be  procured  at  Eagle  Hall,  No.  8  Rosevelt- 
street. 


EDWARD  B.  FELLOWS,! 

WILLIAM  BATRD,  |     Committee 

WILLIAM  PHILIPS,  [-  of 

A.  E.  BUSHNELL,  |  Arrangement?. 

JAMES  LANGDON,  J 


FIFTH  WARD. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Fifth  Ward  Democratic  Republican 
Committee,  held  on  Thursday  evening,  June  19th,  the  fol- 
lowing preamble  and  resolution  were  adopted  ; 


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Whereas,  II  has  pleased  the  Disposer  of  all  events,  in  His 
inscrutable  wisdom,  to  call  from  among  us  the  great  and 
good  man,  General  Andrew  Jackson,  the  enlightened 
Statesman,  the  Victorious  General — a  man  who  has  devoted 
his  transcendant  talents  half  a  century  to  the  public  services 
of  our  beloved  country — suffice  it  to  say,  the  shades  of  the 
Hermitage  will  be  as  sacred  to  the  Patriot  as  are  those  of 
Mount  Vernon.     Therefore — 

Resolved,  That  the  citizens  of  the  Fifth  Ward  be  request- 
ed to  meet  at  the  house  of  William  H.  Baker,  on  Saturday, 
June  21st,  at  8  o'clock,  to  make  arrangements  to  unite  with 
ilie  City  authorities  in  such  public  demonstration  of  respect 
as  may  be  adopted. 

WILLIAM  H.  BAKER,  Chairman. 

William  B.  Sickels,  P  ^ 

rt   r^   M  1  ^  Secretaries. 

R.  C.  McIntire,  ) 


FIFTH  WARD. 

Honor  to  the  Great  Departed. 

The  Committee  of  Arrangements,  in  beiialf  of  the  citizens 
of  the  Fifth  Ward,  actuated  by  that  feeling  of  respect  and 
admiration  for  true  greatness,  which  should  govern  the  ac- 
tions of  freemen,  bowing  with  humble  deference  to  the  dis- 
pensation of  an  All- wise  Providence,  in  removing  from  us 
that  Patriarch  of  Freedom — that  chivalrous  adorner  of  his 
(Country's  country — -that  Honest  and  Devoted  Statesman, 
the  venerable  and  ilhistrious  Andrew  jACKSON,Ex-President 
of  the  United  States,  would  earnestly  request  the  citizens  of 
(he  Fifth  Ward,  without  respect  to  party,  governed  only  by 
the  national  feelings  of  pride  and  love    of  country,    to   as- 


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$emble  at  St.  John's  Park,  fronting  Laight-street,  on  Tues- 
day, at  1  o'clock,  P.M.,  for  the  purpose  of  uniting  in  pro- 
cession with  the  city  authorities,  as  a  tribute  of  respect  to  the 
departed  Warrior  and  Sage. 

The  Marshal  of  the  day,  for  the  Fifth  Ward,  will  be 
WILLIAM  ADAMS,  Esq. 

Badges  appropriate  for  the  occasion  may,  be  had  at  Ba- 
ker's Head  Quarters,  or  Marrion  House  ;  also  at  the  place  of 
meeting. 

ELY  PERRY,  Chairman. 
Thomas  C.  Fields,  Secretary. 


EIGHTH  WARD. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Democratic  Republican  Ward  Com- 
mittee of  the  Eighth  Ward,  held  at  Smith's,  No.  168J  Spring 
street,  on  the  20th  instant,  Mr.  John  Orser,  Chairman 
pro  tem.  the  following  preauible  and  resolutions  were  offer- 
ed and  adopted  : 

Whereas,  It  has  pleased  an  All-wise  Providence  to  remove 
from  the  scene  of  his  usefulness,  the  Patriot,  Statesman, 
Hero  and  Christian,  ANDREW  JACKSON,  whose  victories 
in  battle,  wisdom  in  council,  devotion  in  Christianity,  and 
shining  virtues  in  private  life,  have  alike  glorified  his  immor- 
al name,  shed  a  lustre  upon  the  history  of  his  country,  and 
secured  the  gratitude  of  a  free  people  ;  and  Whereas,  it  be- 
comes our  duty  to  testify  in  a  proper  manner,  the  abiding" 
love  we  entertain  for  his  memory.     Therefore, 

Resolved^  That  we  will  co-operate  with  the  city  authorities 
in  any  measures  which  may  be  adopted,  in  the  celebration 
of  his  funeral. 

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Resolved,  That  the  members  of  this  Committee  will  wear 
the  usual  bado^e  of  mourning  for  thirty  days. 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  three  be  appointed,  to  in- 
vite the  members  of  the  Whig  Ward  Committee,  to  unite 
with  us  in  participating  in  the  funeral  ceremony  of  Tues- 
day, 24th  instant,  and  also  to  make  all  such  other  arrange- 
ments as  the   occasion  may  require. 

Resolved/That  the  citizens,  without  the  distinction  of  par- 
ty, are  requested  to  meet  at  Smith's,  No.  168;J  Spring-street, 
on  Tuesday  morning,  at  9  o'clock. 

The  following  gentlemen  were  appointed  the  commit- 
tee :  Messrs.  Daniel  Wilson,  Philip  Delemater,  Stephen  C. 
Duryea. 

It  was,  on  motion,  Resolved,  That  the  proceedinf^s  be 
published. 

JOHN  ORSER,  Chairman,  pro  tem. 
Walter  Hyer, 


WALTER   MYER,  /   c^ 

Sam'l  p.  Goldsox,    I  Secretaries. 


NINTH  WARD. 

Honor  the  Memory  of  the  Illastrious  Bead. 

The  Citizens  of  the  Ninth  Ward  are  requested  to  assem- 
ble at  Abingdon  Square,  on  Tuesday,  June24th,  at  1  o'clock 
P.M.,  m  order  to  form  a  procession  to  join  in  celebrating  the 
Funeral  Obsequies  of  the  venerable  Soldier,  Patriot, ""and 
Statesman,  General  Andrew  Jackson. 

The '^  Old  Citizen  Volunteers"  are  hereby  respectfull? 
requested  lo  be  on  the  ground  designated,  and  take  the  n't^ht 
of  the  procession  at  the  hour  above  named. 


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^.B.__A11  those  wishing  to  turn  out  with  the  Citizen  Vol- 
^cinte'ers,  can  be  furnished  with  muskets  by  applying  to 
Charles  T.  Kipp,  corner  Charles  and  Hudson-streets. 

Mr.  Tarleton  B.  Earl  was  unanimously  chosen  Grand 
Marshal,  and  the  following  gentlemen  selected  as  his 
Aids  : 

Capt.  Stephen  D.  Gardner,  John  W.  Latsen, 

Thomas  Starr,  Uriah  Davis, 

Thomas  Kyle,  Henry  W.  Smith, 

John  C.  Henry,  Charles  C.  Buxton, 
C.  Van  Allen, 

Mourning  Badges,  engraved  exclusively  for  the  Ninth 
Ward,  of  handsome  and  appropriate  design,  can  be  procured 
on  Monday,  at  Jefferson  Hall,  corner  of  Charles  and  Hud- 
son-streets,' and  at  Millar's,  corner  of  Hudson  and  Ham- 
mond-streets. 

By  order  of  the  Committee  of  Arrangements. 

THEODORUS  VAINTINE,  Chairman. 
1'arleton  B.  Earl,  Secretary. 


TENTH  WARD. 


At  a  meeting  of  the  Dem.ocratic  Repablican  Ward  Com- 
mittee of  the  Tenth  Ward,  held  at  the  Dutch  House,  corner 
of  Broome  and  Forsyth-streets,  on  the  20th  instant,  the  fol- 
lowing preamble  and  resolution  were  unanimously  adopted  : 


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Inasmuch  as  it  has  pleased  a  mysterious  Providence  to  re- 
move by  death,  the  venerable  Ex-President,  General  AN- 
DREW JACKSON,  who  in  his  youth  consecrated  his  ener- 
gies in  behalf  of  Republican  principles  and  Free  Institutions, 
and  who  through  an  eventful  career  of  nearly  fifty  years  of 
active  public  life,  exerted  his  intuitive  powers  to  extend  civ- 
il liberty,  and  preserve  the  rights  of  his  fellow  citizens,  not 
only  as  a  Hero  on  the  battle-field,  but  as  a  profound  States- 
man and  Sage,  whose  sagacity  and  wisdom  have  contributed 
more  than  any  other,  to  niainiain  and  perpetuate  the  great 
and  glorious  emblems  of  Democratic  Freedom.  By  this  na- 
tional bereavement,  memory  brings  to  mind,  in  all  their 
glowing  characters,  ^'  the  scenes  of  other  days."  Heroism 
and  military  achievements  which  all  applauded  and  ad- 
mired— stability  and  firmness  in  administering  the  affairs  of 
a  great  nation  which  reflected  credit,  honor,  and  glory  to  its 
institutions — uprightness  and  integrity  of  spirit  and  princi- 
pe,  thar  indicated  virtue,  incapable  of  duplicity — Living  he 
was  the  people's  joy — Dying  he  is  their  sorrow. 

And  Whereas  This  Committee  deeply  lament,  in  com- 
mon with  their  fellow-citizens,  the  sad  and  irreparable  loss 
occasioned  by  his  death,  from  the  Sages  and  wise  Counsel- 
lors of  our  Nation,  we  most  sincerely  recommend  to  the  dif- 
ferent Associations  of  the  Ward,  and  the  citizens  generally, 
Avithout  distinction  of  party,  to  prepare  on  Tuesday  next  to 
make  such  demonstration  as  shall  be  commensurate  with  ttie 
loss  of  so  faithful  an  advocate  and  supporter  of  our  national 
institutions  and  benefactor  of  human  rights. 

Resolved^  That  all  who  feel  an  interest  in  the  funeral  ob- 
sequies of  the  departed  Hero,  Statesman  and  Sage,  to  be  ob- 
served on  Tuesday  next,  are  requested  to  attend  a  meeting 
of  citizens,  without  distinction  of  party,  to  be  held  at  Military 
Hall,  corner  of  Grand  and  Ludlow-streets,  on  Monday  even- 
ing, June  23rd,  at  8  o'clock,  to  make  such  arrangements  as 
may  be  deemed  suitable  for  the  occasion. 

JOHN  W.  KETCHAM,  Chairman. 

Wm.  S.  Conely,  Secretary. 


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ELEVENTH  WARD. 

The  citizens  of  the  Eleventh  Ward,  who  desire  to  take 
part  in  the  proceedings  in  honor  of  the  illustrious  deceased, 
for  whom  a  nation  mourns,  are  invited  to  meet,  e/i  ??ia55e,  at 
the  Square  opposite  Union  Market^  on  Tuesday  morning, 
the  24th  June,  instant,  at  9  o'clock,  A.  M.,  to  form  in  pro- 
cession, under  the  direction  of  William  E.  Ennis,  the  Grand 
Marshal,  and  proceed  to  the  Park,  there  to  unite  with  their 
fellow-citizens  of  the  City  and  Brooklyn. 

WILLIAM  GAGE,  1 

BERNARD  KELLY,  |       Committee 

ROBERT  F.  WINSLOW,  }  of 

JOHN  S.  GREEN,  |  Arrangements. 

JOHN  CONKLIN,  J 

Wm.  C.  Ennis,  Grand  Marshal. 


THIRTEENTH  WARD. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Democratic  Republican  Ward  Com- 
mittee of  the  Thirteenth  Ward,  held  at  the  house  of  James 
Greig,  on  the  21st  instant,  the  following  preamble  and  reso- 
lutions w^ere  unanimously  adopted  : 

Whereas^  The  people  of  the  United  States  have  frequent- 
ly manifested  their  sorrow  and  respect  at  the  death  of  dis- 
tinguished Heroes  and  Statesmen,  in  paying  them  funeral 
honors  ;  And  Whereas^  in  the  death  of  General  ANDREW 
JACKSON,  the  people  of  the  Thirteenth  Ward,  with  a  due 
sense  of  the  character  and  services  of  the  deceased,  decree 
that  his  memor}^  is  fully  entitled  to  this  respectful  memento 
from  his  fellow-citizens — therefore,  that  we  may  participate 
in  the  arrangements  for  the  solemn  and  becoming  ceremo- 
nies of  the  day,  be  it 


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Resolvedj  That  as  citizens  of  the  Thirteenth  Ward,  we 
feel  that  we  are  but  discharging  a  sacred  and  patriotic  duty, 
in  assembling  to  consider  how  and  in  what  manner  we  shall 
pay  a  suitable  tribute  to  the  memory  of  General  JACKSON. 

Resolved,  That  we  invite  our  fellow-citizens  of  the  Thir- 
teenth Ward,  without  distinction  of  party,  to  co-operate  with 
us  in  the  ceremonies  of  the  day,  conscious  as  we  are  that  all 
feel  as  Americans  should  on  so  sad  an  occasion,  and  that  our 
loss  is  that  of  the  vvhole  family  of  man. 

Resolved,  That  we  will  set  aside  Tuesday  next  as  a  day 
sacred  to  the  memory  of  him  who,  in  the  hour  of  peril, 
(when  the  hostile  legions  of  Britain  darkened  our  shores,) 
infused  his  own  determined  spirit  in  the  bosoms  of  that  small 
but  invincible  cohort,  who  successfully  triumphed  over  the 
discipline,  valor,  and  superior  numbers  of  an  insolent  and 
audacious  foe. 

Resolved,  That  the  citizens  of  the  W^ard  assemble  at  No. 
5  Sheriff-street,  at  9  o'clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  June  24th. 

JOHN  R.  COLON,  Chairman. 
C.  B.  TiMPSON,  Secretary. 


SIXTEENTH  WARD. 

A  meeting  of  citizens  of  the  Sixteenth  Ward  will  be  held  at 
Milleman's,  in  Broadway,  between  Eighteenth  and  Nine- 
teenth-streets, (without  distinction  of  party)  on  Friday  even- 
ing, the  20th  instant,  at  8  o'clock,  for  the  purpose  of  ap- 
pointing a  Committee,  as  well  as  suggesting  other  suitable 
arrangements  for  joining  the  procession  on  Tuesday  next,  to 


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pay  diie  respect  to  the  funeral   obsequies  in  memory  of  the 
illustrious  and  lamented  Andrew  Jackson. 

Isaac  Townsend,  Theodore  Martine, 

Frederick  F.  Westbrook,        Robert  Smith, 
Theodore  Sedgwick,  William  Merick, 


D.  D.  Field,  P.  V.  Van  Doren, 

William  A.  Walker,  Fred'k  W.  Wiegand, 

John  Myers,  Jesse  W^est, 

J.  Watson  Webb,  Abraham  Van  Cleef, 

George  W.  Varian,  John  Fitch. 


SEVENTEENTH  WARD. 

Funeral  of  General  Jackson, 

In  compliance  with  the  request  of  the  Ward  Committee, 
the  citizens  of  the  Ward  assembled  at  Hermitage  Hail,  on 
Monday  evening,  June  23d,  to  make  arrangements  for  the 
funeral  of  Ex-President  JACKSON,  Jacob  Aims,  Esq. 
was  appointed  President  ;  Thomas  Jeremiah,  Esq.  Vice 
President  ;  J.  N.  Grain  and  George  A.  Corey  were  ap- 
pointed Secretaries.  The  call  of  the  meeting  having  been 
read,  the  President  sustained  the  call  in  a  few  most  eloquent 
remarks,  illustrating  the  propriety  of  paying  respect  to  de- 
parted worth.  Whereupon,  Messrs.  Thomas  Jeremiah,  Geo. 
H.  Ross,  J.  N.  Grain,  Joseph  C.  Pinckney,  and  Jacob  Prout, 
were  appointed  a  Committee  to  retire  and  draft  resolutions 
expressive  of  the  feelings  of  the  meeting.  During  the  ab- 
sence of  the  Committee,  the  meeting  was  eloquently  ad- 
dressed by  James  Thompson,  Esq.  after  which  the  Commit- 
tee reported  the  following  resolutions,  which  were  unanim- 
ly  adopted  : 

Whereas,  An  all-wise  Providence  has  appointed  to  all  men 


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that  they  shall  be  removed  from  their  sphere  of  usefulness  by 
death  ;  and  whereas  we,  in  common  with  our  fellow-citizens, 
deplore  its  occurrence  in  the  death  of  General  ANDREW 
JACKSON,  the  man  who  has  filled  the  measure  of  his  coun- 
try's glory,  and  who,  next  to  Washington,  was  first  in 
war,  first  in  peace,  and  first  in  the  hearts  of  his  countrymen, 
among-  the  Patriots  and  Sages  of  the  present  time  ;  therefore 

Resolved,  That  as  the  Common  Councils  of  New-York  and 
Jkooklyn,  have  made  ample  arrangements  for  all  classes  of 
our  fellow-citizens  to  join  with  them  in  solemnizing  the  fu- 
neral obsequies  of  that  great  man,  on  Tuesday  the  24th  in- 
stant, therefore 

Resolved,  That  the  citizens  of  this  Ward,  in  grateful  re- 
membrance of  his  exalted  worth,  pure  patriotism,  distin- 
guished and  unsullied  services,  and  his  heroic  and  Christian 
virtues  exhibited  at  the  close  of  his  eventful  life,  and  as  a 
tribute  of  the  profound  respect  they  entertain  for  his  me- 
mory, and  the  deep  sorrow  they  feel  at  this  national  bereave- 
ment, will  join  the  City  Authorities  in  paying  the  last  tri- 
bute of  respect  to  his  memory. 

Resolved,  That  we  do  accept  the  invitation  extended  to  their 
fellow-citizens,  by  the  joint  action  of  the  Tammany  Society 
and  General  Committees,  and  will  meet  with  them  at  Tam- 
many Hall,  to-morrow,  at  11  o'clock,  A.  M.  to  join  in  the 
ceremonies  of  the  day. 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  five  be  appointed  to  malte 
all  necessary  arrangements.  * 

The  following  gentlemen  were  appointed  a  Committee  of 
Arrangements  : — Henry  Ke3^ser,  John  Pettigrew,  George  H. 
Ross,  Jacob  Prout  and  Paul  Grout. 

After  which,  the  meeting  then  adjourned. 

JACOB  AIMS,  President. 

THOS.  JEREMIAH,  Vice  President. 

J.  N.    Grain,      )  c?        *     • 
I-.         A    />.  ?  Secretaries. 

UEO.   A.   (JOREY,  S 


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The  Special  Sub-Commiltee  on  Military  Affairs  were  in 
receipt  of  the  following  Communications  and  copy  of  Order 
from  Major  General  Garrit  H.  Striker  : 

New-York,  June  18th,  1845. 

To  Messrs.  Hart,  Burbank  and  Cornell, 
Committee  on  Military  Affairs^  in 

relation  to  the  Funeral  Ceremonies  in  honor 

of  the  memory  of  General  Andrew  Jackson  : 

Gentlemen — I  enclose  to  your  Committee  a  copy  of  aii 
Order  issued  to  the  General  Officers  of  the  Military  of  this 
City,  requesting  a  meeting  for  the  purpose  of  making  ar- 
rangements,  prior  to  the  procession  on  Tuesday  next.  They 
would  be  happy  to  meet  your  Honorable  Committee  on  the 
occasion  of  the  meeting,  in  order  that  they  may  act  advisedly 
and  conjointly  with  you  in  the  matter. 

With  respect,  I  have  the  honor  to  be,- 
Your  obedient  servant, 

GARRIT  H.  STRIKER. 


Head-Quarters  28th  Division  of  N.  Y.  S.  I.  ) 
City  of  New^York,  June  18th,  1845.     ^ 

The  Major  Generals  of  the  Artillery  and  Infantry  of  the 
City  and  County  of  New-York,  are  requested  to  assemble  to- 
morrow, the  19th  day  of  June  instant,  at  half-past  7  o'clock, 
P.  M.  at  ''  The  New-York  Military  Institute,  No.  15  Crosby- 
•treet,  for  the  purpose   of  co-operating   with  the    Common 

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Council  of  the  City  of  New-York,  in  paying  Funeral  Honors 
to  Major  General  Andrew  Jackson,  late  President  of  the 
United  States  of  America. 

You  will  also  request  the  attendance  at  the  same  hour  and 
place  of  the  Brigadier  Generals  attached  to  your  command. 

By  order  of 

GARRIT  H.  STRIKER, 

Commanding  28th  Division  of  Infantry^ 
and  Senior-Major-Generai. 

H.  Allen  Wright  and  }   » •  ,^  i^  r^^^r^ 
TT  r»   o  }  Aids-ae-Lamp. 

Henry  B.  Starrs,  ^  ^ 


In  accordance  with  the  desire  of  the  Special  Committee  on 
Military  Affairs,  General  Garrit  H.  Striker  addressed  to  Ge- 
neral Aaron  Ward,  of  Westchester  County,  the  following 
letter  of  invitation  to  unite  in  the  proposed  ceremonies  : 

Head-Quarters  28th  Division  N.  Y.  S.  I.  } 
City  of  New-York,  June  20th,  184.      ^ 

General, 

The  undersigned  has  been  requested,  in  behalf  of  the 
Infantry  of  the  City  and  County  of  New-York,  to  invite  Ge- 
neral Aaron  Ward,  and  the  Military  under  his  command, 
to  unite  w^ith  them  in  the  funeral  solemnities  to  take  place 
in  the  City  of  New-York,  on  the  occasion  of  the  death  of 
the  illustrious  Andrew  Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United 
States. 


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In  performing  this  diit}^,  the  inidersig-ned  would  take  oc- 
casion to  add,  that  it  would  he  gratifying-  to  himself,  and  to 
the  Military  of  this  city,  should  the  General  and  his  Com- 
mand join  with  them  in  the  contemplated  demonstration  of 
respect,  due  for  the  public  services,  both  as  a  Soldier  and  a 
Scatciiman,  of  the  illustrious  dead. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be. 

Very  truly  and  sincerely,  &c.  «fec. 

GARRIT   H.  STRIKER, 

Major-Ceneral  28th  Division  N.  Y,  S.  L 

To  Major-General  Aaron  Ward, 

Westchester,  New-York. 

To  which  the  following  reply  was  received  : 

Head-Quarters  4th  Division  of  Infantry  of  ) 

the    Militia    of  the    State    of  New- York,  } 

Sing-Sing,  Westchester  Co.  June  22d,  1845.  S 

General, 

Your  letter  of  the  20th  instant,  written  at  the  request  of 
the  Infantry  of  the  City  of  New- York,  inviting  the  under- 
signed and  the  Military  under  his  command,  to  unite  with 
them  in  the  funeral  solemnities,  to  take  place  in  the  City  of 
New- York,  on  the  occasion  of  the  death  of  General  Andrew 
Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United  Statess,  has  this  day 
come  to  hand,  and  the  undersigned  sincerely  regrets  to  say, 
in  answer,  that  there  is  not  time,  between  this  and  Tuesday 
morning,  to  notify  and  to  assemble  the  Division  under  his 
^'ommand,  embracing  as  it  does  within  its  limits  the  Counties 
ot  Westchester  and  Rockland,  and  he  is  quite  sure  it  will  be 


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n  source  of  deep  regret  to  this  Division,  that  thereby,  ther 
will  be  deprived  of  the  gratification  of  uniting  with  the  In- 
fantr}'  of  the  City  of  NeAv-York  in  paying  this  last  tribute  oi' 
respect  to  the  memory  of  the  illustrious  dead. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be,  with  great  respect. 
Your  sincere  friend  and  obedient  servant, 

AARON  WARD, 

Major-General  4th  Division,  &c.  kc. 

To  Major-General  Garrit  H.  Striker, 
of  the  28th  Division,  &c. 

General  Striker  likewise  addressed  similar  letters  of  invi- 
tation to  General  Jones,  and  to  General  Underhili.  The 
following  letter  is  the  reply  of  General  Underbill  : 

City  of  Brooklyn,  June  21st,  1845. 

Dear  General, 

I  received  this  morning  your  polite  invitation  to  join  the 
Infantry  of  the  City  of  New-York,  on  the  occasion  of  the  fu- 
neral ceremonies  in  honor  of  the  lamented  General  Jackson. 
The  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  Brooklyn  have  request- 
ed my  services  in  assisting  to  form  the  Brooklyn  Procession 
on  that  occasion — it  is  not  determined  what  post  is  to  Imj 
assigned  myself  and  the  small  command  I  shall  have  out, 
but  if  after  arriving  in  New-York  we  are  to  be  separated 
from  the  Brooklyn  body,  I  shall  most  cheerfully  comply  with 
your  wishes. 

With  great  respect,  I  have  the  honor  of 
remaining  your  obedient  servant, 

J.  G.  UNDERHILL, 
Major-General  2d  Divison  of  N.  Y.  S.  I. 
To  Major-General  Garrit  H.  Striker, 
28th  Division  N.  Y.  S.  I. 


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The  Special  Sub-Committee,  to  select  an  Orator,  address- 
ed, to  the  Hon.  Martin  Van  Buren,  a  letter  of  invitation 
to  deliver  an  Oration  on  the  occasion  of  the  contemplated 
ceremonies — to  which  the  following  reply  was  received  : 

Lindenwald,  June  20th,  1845. 

Gentlemen, 

I  have  this  moment  received  your  letter  inviting-  me,  in 
behalf  of  the  Common  Councils  of  New -York  and  Brooklyn, 
10  deliver,  on  the  24th  instant,  an  appropriate  eulogy  upon 
the  life  and  character  of  the  lamented  Jackson. 

It  is  not  necessary  to  say  how  deeply  I  sympathise  in  the 
feelings  by  which  the  authorities  of  the  two  Cities  are  actu- 
ated, or  how  earnestly  I  approve  the  solemn  testimonials  of 
respect  by  w^hich  they  propose  to  do  honor  to  the  memory  of 
one  who  was  at  his  death  justly  regarded  by  his  countrymen 
as  their  most  distinguished  citizen. 

No  one  has  probably  had  better  opportunities  than  myself 
for  observing  those  traits  of  character  which  secured  to  the 
illustrious  deceased  the  pre-eminence  which  he  acquired 
among  his  fellow-citizens,  nor  is  there  among  the  millions, 
who  deplore  his  loss,  a  single  one  by  whom  his  memory  Avill 
be  more  reverently  or  enduringl)^  cherished.  It  will  be 
among  the  favored  objects  of  my  future  life  to  do  all  in  my 
power  to  impress  those,  who  have  not  been  equally  fortunate 
in  their  opportunities  forjudging  the  deceased  from  person- 
al observation,  with  just  opinions  of  his  character  ;  and  w^ith 
this  view  it  is  my  intention  to  preface,  at  a  proper  time,  a 
suitable  memoir  of  his  conduct  and  principles  as  the  result 
of  the  long  and  close  intercourse,  personal  and  official,  which 
existed  between  us. 

Under  these  circumstances  I  prefer  that  the  privilege 
which  has  been  so    kindly  conferred  upon  me  should  be  ex- 


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tendered  to  one  of  the  great  number  of  capable  and  patriotic 
friends  of  the  deceased,  by  whom  you  are  surrounded,  and 
who  would,  I  am  quite  sure,  be  most  happy  to  embrace  it. 

Do  me  the  favor.  Gentlemen,  to  assure  those  you  repre- 
sent, tliat  I  entertain  a  proper  sense  of  the  high  honor 
-which  their  selection  confers  upon  me,  and  accept  for  your- 
iSelves  assurances  of  th.e  respect  and  esteem  with  wliieli  I  am, 

Your  friend  and   obedient  servant, 

MARTIN  VAN  BUREN. 

To  Messrs.  Geo.  H.  Purser, 

B.  J,  Messerole,  and 
Wm.  a.  Campbell, 

Special  Committee  of  the  Common 

Council  of  the  City  of  New-York. 


Upon  the  receipt  of  the  foregoing  letter  of  declination,  the 
Committee  waited  upon  the  Honorable  Benjamin  F.  Butler, 
and  requested  him  to  deliver  an  Oration  on  the  occasion  of 
the  approacliing  solemnities — to  wdiich  request,  notwith- 
standing the  brief  period  of  time  remaining  for  preparation, 
Mr.  Butler  answ^ered  in  the  following  communication  : 

New-York,  June  21st,  1845. 
Dear  Sir  : 

I  have  received  your  note  of  this  day,  inviting  me  to  de- 
liver a  Funeral  Oration  in  honor  of  the  memory  of  Andrew 
Jacksox. 

However  I  may  regret,  on  many  accounts,  the  very  short 


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time  allowed  for  preparation,  I   cannot  decline  the  service  of 
honor  and  labor  of  love  to  which  you  have  called  me. 

I  am,  Sir,  very  respectfully. 

Your  obedient  servant, 


B.  F,  BUTLER, 


Geo.  II.  Purser,  E.sq. 

Chairman,  &c. 


The  Special  Sub-Committee  on  Invitations,  addressed  io 
various  eminent  and  distinguished  individuals  letters  of  in- 
vitation to  participate  in  the  Funeral  Ceremonies,  of  which 
letters,  the  following  is  a  copy  : 

New-York,  June  18th,  1845. 

Sir — The  Joint  Committee  of  Arrangements  of  the  Com- 
mon Council  of  the  City  of  New- York,  have  the  honor  to 
extend  to  you  a  most  respectful  and  earnest  invitation  to 
join  with  the  Common  Council  of  this  City,  and  those  who 
may  unite  v/ith  them,  in  testifying,  by  appropriate  ccrem.o- 
nied,  their  high  respect  for  the  memory  of  General  Andrew 
Jackson,  late  President  of  the  United  States  of  America. 

The  distinguished  virtues,  the  indomitable  energy,  and 
the  memorable  services  to  the  Country,  in  Camp  and 
Cabinet,  which  have  characterized  the  life  of  the  illustrious 
deceased,  and  endeared  him  to  the  hearts  of  his  countrymen, 
have  induced  our  Municipal  Authorities  to  regard  his  death 
ag  an  occasion  which  calle    for  a  public  testimonial  of  affec- 


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tion  and  reverence  for  his  memory.  It  has  been  accordingly 
determined  that  obsequies,  corresponding  with  his  character ^ 
shall  be  observed  in  this  City,  on  the  24th  day  of  June,  in- 
stant, at  which  time  your  co-operation  will  be  regarded  by 
eur  citizens,  and  by  the  Common-  Council,  with  sentiment* 
^f  the  greatest  respect. 

In  behalf  of  the  Committee, 

We  have  the  honor  to  be, 

Your  obedient  servants, 

EMANUEL  B.  HART,- 
WILLIAM  V,  BRADY, 
EDWARD  MACOMBER, 


To  said  letters,  the  following  replies  have  been  received  : 


In  the  Court  for  the  Correction  of  Errors, 
City  Hall,  June  20th,  1845. 


Gentlemen, 


I  am  directed  by  this  Court,  to  communicate  to  you^ 
their  acceptance  of  your  Invitation,  to  unite  with  the  Com- 
mon Council,  in  testifying  by  appropriate  Ceremonies,  their- 
respect  for  the  memory  of  General  Andrew  Jackson,  late- 
President  of  the  United  States. 

With  great  respect, 

ISAAC  R.  ELWOOD,  Clerk. 

To  E.  B.  Hart,  Esq., 
W.  V.  Brady,  Esq., 

of  the  Com.  <fcc.   , 


f^  .  89 

COMMON  COUNCIL  OF  NEWARK. 

Newark,  June  2181,  1845. 

To  E.  B.  Hart,  and 
W.  V.  Brady,  Esqrs. 

Gentlemen — 

7our  communication,  in  behalf  of  the  Joint  Committee 
of  Arrangements,  of  the   Common   Council  of  the  City  of 
New-York,  addressed  to  His  Honor  the  Mayor,  and  inviting 
the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  Newark,  to    unite  with 
the  Common  Council  of  your  City,  in  testifying  their   high 
respect  for  the  memory  of  General  ANDREW  JACKSON, 
late    President  of  the  United  States,  by    appropriate  cere- 
monies, on  the  24th  instant, — was  presented  by  the  Mayor, 
to  the  Common  Council  of  New^ark,  on  yesterday. 
And  the  communication  having  been  read,  it  was — 
Resolvedy  That  the  invitation  therein  contained,  be  accept- 
ed^ and  that  the  Clerk  communicate  the  acceptance    of  the 
same,  to  the  Joint  Committee  of  Arrangements,  c^  the  Com- 
mon Council  of  the  City  of  New-York. 
I  have  the  honor  to  be, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

WILLIAM  R.  McDonald, 

Clerk  of  the  Common  CounciL 


Messrs.  Hart  &  Brady, 

Committee,  &c. 

Gentlemen — 

The  Invitation,  from  you   to  the   Mayor  and   Common 
Council  of  this  City,  to  join  in  paying  proper  respect  to  the 

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so 

memory  of  Andrew  Jackson,  on  the  24th  instant,  was  duir 
accepted,  last  evening,  and  Aldermen  Fryatt,  Bramhall, 
and  Wakeman,  were  appointed  a  Committee  to  confer  with 
you,  (fcc. 

Respectfully, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

E.  B.  WAKExMAN, 
Clerk,  Common  Council. 
Jersey  City,  June  21st,  1845. 


Washington,  22d  June,  ]845. 
Gektlemen, 

I  have  been  honored  by  the  receipt  of  your  kind  invi- 
tation to  unite  with  the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New- 
York,  on  Tuesday  next,  in  the  tribute  of  respect  which 
they  intend  to  pay  to  the  Memory  of  General  JACKSON. 
Most  gladly  should  1  accept  this  invitation,  if  it  were  in  my 
power.  Unfortunately,  however,  at  the  present  moment, 
my  public  engagements  are  of  such  a  character,  that  I 
cannot  leave   this  City. 

Ostentation  is  banished,  in  the  national  grief  for  General 
Jacksot:.  This  is  deep  as  the  fountains  of  the  heart,  he 
loved  his  countrymen  with  an  intense  ardor,  and  loved  them 
always  ;  and  they  mourn  his  loss  with  the  grateful  aflec- 
tion  of  children.  He  was  beyond  question  the  first  among 
his  countrymen,  and  a  Purer  Patriot,  a  more  Honest  Man, 
never  existed.  Even  in  death,  his  example  will  prove  u 
blessing  to  his  country  ;  for  truly,  he  died  the  death  of  tlie 
Christian,  and  his  end  was  peace. 


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Agaia  I  say  : — most  gladly  would  I  accept  your  invitation, 
if  this  were  possible. 

Yours,  very  respectfully, 

JAMES  BUCHANAN. 

Emanuel  B.  Hart,  and 
William  V.  Brady,  Esqrs., 

Committee,  &c. 


Washington  City,  June  21st,  1845. 

Gentlemen, 

I  have  received  your  invitation  as  a  Committee  on  be- 
half of  the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New-York,  to 
join  with  them  on  the  24th  instant,  in  testifying  their  high 
respect  for  the  memory  of  ANDREW  JACKSON. 

As  a  Statesman,  a  Patriot,  a  Soldier,  and  a  Christian,  he 
has  left  no  superior  among  the  living,  and  but  one  only 
among  the  dead. 

I  should  certainly  proceed  to  New-York  to  unite  with  you 
on  this  mournful  occasion,  but  my  public  duties  forbid  my 
absence  at  this  period. 

With  many  thanks  for  your  kind  invitation, 
1  have  the  honor  to  be. 

Very  respectfully. 

Your  obedient  servant, 

R.  J.  WALKER. 
E.  B.  Hart, 

W.  B.  Brady, 

Committee. 


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Lindenwaldj  June  20thj  1845. 

Gentlemen, 

1  have  the  honor  to  accept  your  invitation  to  unite  with 
the  Common  Council,  in  testifying  by  appropriate  ceremo- 
nies, our  high  respect  for  the  memory  of  General  Jackson, 
and  hope  to  be  in  the  City  with  that  view,  on  the  evening  of 
the  23rd  insiant. 

Yery  respectfully,  and 

Truly  yours, 

M.  VAN  BUREN. 

To  Emanuel  B.  Hart, 

William  V.  Brady,  and 
Edward  Macomber, 

Committee. 


Baltimore,  June  23,  1845., 

Gentlemen, 

1  have  the  honor  to  acknowledge  the  receipt  of  your  let- 
ter, inviting  me  to  join  with   the    Common    Council    of  the 
of  New-Vork,  in  testifying  by  appropriate  ceremonies, 
the  respect  due  to  the  memory  of  General  Jackson. 

My  engagements  in  similar  duties  here,  put  it  out  of  mv 
power  to  accept  your  kind  invitation.  Otherwise  it  would 
have  given  me  pleasure  ;  a  melancholy  one  indeed, — to 
meet  on  such  an  occasion  some  of  my  valued  friends  of  you? 
State,  with  whom  it  was  my  good  fortune  to  be  intimately  as^- 


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sociated  during  an  eventful  period  of  General  Jackson^s 
Administration;  and  with  them  to  recall  the  many  scenes 
throu2:h  which  we  passed  together,  when  g^athered  around  the 
Patriotic  Chief, — and  the  proofs  they  constantly  afforded  of 
his  commanding  genius,  his  Devotion  to  his  Country,  and  of 
his  Pure  and  Spotless  Integrity.  The  whole  civi!ized  world 
already  know  how  bountifully  he  was  endow^ed  by  Provi- 
dence with  those  high  gifts  which  qualified  him  to  lead, 
both  as  a  Soldier  and  a  Statesman.  But  those  only  who 
were  around  him  in  times  of  anxious  deliberation  when  ffreat 
and  mighty  interests  were  at  stake  ;  and  who  were  with  him 
also  in  the  retired  scenes  of  domestic  life,  in  the  midst  of 
his  family  and  friends,  can  fully  appreciate,  his  innate  love 
of  justice,  his  hatred  of  oppression  in  every  shape  it  would 
assume,  his  magnanimity,  his  entire  freedom  from  any  feel- 
ing of  personal  hostility  to  his  political  opponents,  and  his 
constant  and  unvarying  kindness  and  gentleness  to  his 
friends.  We  may  well  pay  national  honors  to  his  memory, 
for  his  name  will  ever  be  one  of  the  brightest  ornaments  of 
tiiis  Fiepublic. 

I  am,  Gentlemen, 

With  great  respect, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

R.  13.  TANEY. 

Emanuel  B.  Hart,  and  )  r^ 

\\7  ,  -17   n  T.^  (  Committee. 


Albany,  June  20thj  1845. 

Gentlemen, 

You  r  invitation  to  me  to  unite  with  the  Common  Coun- 
cil 0  f  the  City  of  New-York  on  Tuesday  next,  in  paying  a 


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proper  tribute  of  respect  to  the  memory  of  Gerierai  AN- 
DREW  JACKSON,  reached  me  this  morning.  The  Secre- 
tary of  State,  Comptroller,  and  Attorney  General  were  alike 
honored  by  you,  and  they  are,  I  believe,  the  only  State  offi- 
cers at  present  in  the  City.  I  prepare  to  comply  with 
your  invitation,  and  I  am  authorised  by  the  officers  above 
named  to  inform  you  that  they  also  intend  to  unite  with 
the  Common   Council,  upon  this  occasion. 

Will  you  do  me  the  favor  to  communicate  to  the  Common 
Council,  the  profound  thanks  of  myself  and  the  gentlemen 
of  whom  I  have  spoken,  for  its  patriotic  resolution,  to  do 
honor  to  the  memory  of  one,  who,  as  a  Soldier,  a  Statesman, 
and  a  Citizen,  has  conferred  so  much  honor  upon  his  coun- 
try, and  so  well  deserves  to  be  honored  by  his  fellow-citi- 
zens. Our  respectful  acknowledgements  are  due  to  the 
Common  Council  for  the  invitation  you  have  communicated 
to  us,  to  participate  in  the  Ceremonies  of  an  occasion  so 
full  of  interest.  For  the  kind  manner  in  which  you,  Gen- 
tlemen,  have  made  this  communication  to  us,  you  have  our 
thanks. 

Our  public  duties  do  not  allow  us  to  leave  earlier  than  the 
Monday  Evening  boat,  and  I  write  by  this  mail  to  bespeak 
quarters  at  the  City  Hotel,  where  we  propose  to  stay  during 
our  continuance  in  the  City. 

With   great  respect, 

I  am,  Gentlemen, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

SILAS  WRIGHT, 

Messrs.  E   B   Hart,  and  )  Committee. 
W.  V.  Brady,        ^ 


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Secretary's  Office, 
Harrisburgj  June  21stj  1845, 


Gentlemen, 


Your  polite  invitation  to  George  Shunk,  on  behalf  of 
the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New-York,  '^  to  join 
with  them  and  those  who  may  unite  with  them  in  testifying 
by  appropriate  ceremonies  their  high  respect  for  the  memory 
of  General  ANDREW  JACKSON,"  has  been  received  by 
me  in  the  absence  of  the  Governor,  who  is  on  a  visit  to  his 
late  residence  at  Pittsburg. 

I  regret  exceedingly  that  the  Governor  is  not  here  to  ac- 
knowledge this  mark  of  respect  and  kindness  extended  to 
him  by  the  City  Authorities  of  a  Sister  State.  I  know  he 
will  appreciate  it  highly,  and  were  it  possible  for  him  to  be 
with  you  in  doing  honor  to  the  memory  of  one  to  whom  he 
was  sincerely  attached,  and  in  aiding  to  demonstrate  the 
Nation's  gratitude  for  the  pre-eminent  virtues  and  public 
services  of  the  deceased,  I  feel  confident  he  would  not  fore- 
go the  mournful  pleasures  of  the  occasion. 

I  am,  very  respectfully.  Gentlemen, 
Your  obedient  servant, 


J.  MILLER. 


Messrs.  Emanuel  B.  Hart,  }  ri 

ixr,,   17    r>..  (  Committee. 

Wm.  V.  Jdiiady,         \ 


Washington,  June  21st,  1845. 
Gentlemen, 

Returning  from  Richmond  to-day,  I  have  the  honor  to 
receive  your  invitation  on  the  part  of  the  Common  Council 


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of  the  City  of  New-York,  to  join  in  the  obsequies  to  the  me- 
mory of  the  iUustrious  citizen  whose  loss  is  mourned  by  the 
whole  country. 

I  regret  that  sickness  in  my  family  will  probably  detain 
me  in  this  neighbourhood  to  the  end  of  the  following  week,* 
as  I  should  esteem  it  a  duty  as  well  as  an  honor  to  join  the 
Common  Council  and  Citizens  of  New-York,  on  the  mourn- 
ful occasion  alluded  to. 

In  haste,  I  remain.  Gentlemen, 

Very  respectfully,  your  most  ob't  serv't, 

WINFIELD  SCOTT. 

Messrs.  Hart  and  Brady, 

Committee,  &c.  &c. 

*  General  Scott  arrived  in  time  to  take  position  in  the  Pro- 
cession. 


Head  Quarters,  Eastern  Division, 
Troy,  June  22d,  1845. 


Gentlemen, 


I  have  just  received  your  invitation  to  join,  on  Tuesday 
next,  with  the  '^  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  INew-York, 
in  testifying,  by  appropriate  Ceremonies,  their  high  respect 
for  the  memory  of  General  ANDREW  JACKSON,  late 
President  of  the  United  States." 

Nothing  but  official  engagements,  which  I  may  not  have 
the  power  to  control,  will  prevent  me  from  joining  with  the 


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Council  in  paying  the  respect,  so  justly  due  to  the  memory 
of  that  great  and  illustrious  chief. 

I  have  the  honor  to  be, 

Very  respectfully. 

Your  obedient  servant, 

JOHN  E.  WOOL. 


To  Wm.  V^  Bkady,    >  Committee. 
E.  B.  Hart,  5 


Military  Academy,  West  Point,  ) 
June  23d,  1845,2  P.M.  \ 

Messrs.  E.  B.  Hart,  and 

Wm.  H.  Cornell, 

In  behalf  of  the 

Committee  of  Arrangements,  &.c.  &c. 

Gentlemen, 

Up  to  the  present  hour,  the  professors  and  officers,  asso- 
ciated with  me,  have  not  been  enabled  to  complete  the  du- 
ties connected  with  the  examination  of  the  Corps  of  Cadets 
and  the  candidates  for  admission.  The  whoje  of  the  first 
class  of  Cadets  have  received  their  Diplomas  and  left  here, 
and  the  third  class  is  also  absent  on  furlough. 

It  becomes  therefore  out  of  my  power  to  unite  with  the  au- 
thorities of  the  city,  in  the  ceremonies  testifying  respect  for 
the  memory  of  General  ANDREW  JACKSON,  and  I  regret 
that  such  is  the  case,  as  no  one  has  done  more  to  raise  the 
Military  character  of  the  Army  of  the  United  States,  than  he 

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whose  Memory  calls  forth  the  obsequies  ordered  by  the  au- 
thorities of  my  native  city. 

Altho'  out  of  the  power  of  myself,  and  those  under  my 
command  to  attend,  in  a  body,  your  invitation  shall  be  com- 
municated to  such  individuals  of  the  Academic  staff  of  ihe 
Institution  as  still  remain  here,  and  are  not  on  duties  that 
must  be  continued  to  preserve  the  discipline  of  the  institu- 
tion, that  they  may  have  it  in  their  power  to  attend  indi- 
vidually. 

Respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

RICHARD  DELAFIELD, 
Major  of  Engineers,  and 
Sup't  of  M.  Academy. 


Forest  Hill,  Philadelphia  County, 
June  20th,  1845. 


Gentlemen — 


Gratefully  acknowledging  the  honor  of  an  invitation, 
from  the  Joint  Committee  of  Arrangements  of  the  Common 
Council  of  New-York,  to  attend  the  Funeral  Ceremonies  of 
Genyal  ANDREW  JACKSON,  next  Tuesday,  the  24th  in- 
stant, I  am  obliged  by  pre-engagements  to  deny  myself  the 
gratification,  which  any  testimonial  of  reverence  for  the 
memory  of  that  Illustrious  man  would  afford. 

I  beg  of  you,  Gentlemen,  to  receive  assurance  of  the  re- 
spectful consideration  with  which  I  remain, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

C.  J.  INGERSOLL. 

Messrs.  Emanuel  B.  Hart,  and 
William  V.  Brady. 


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Comptroller's  Office,  Albany, 
June  21st,  1845. 


Gentlemen, 


I  have  received  your  letter  of  the  I8th  instant, 
and  accept  the  invitation  to  join  with  the  Common  Council 
on  the  24th  instant,  in  testifying  their  high  respect  for  the 
Memory  of  General  ANDREW  JACKSON. 

I  am,  with  much  respect, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

A.  C.  FLAGG. 

To  E.  B.  Hart,  and 

W.  V.  Bradv,  Esqrs., 

Committee  of  Arrangements,  &c., 

New-York. 


Emanuel  B.  Hart,  and       )  r^         .  , 

\\rrr...^.\T   Mr.    ^J  >Oommittee. 

William  V.  Brady,  ^ 

Gentlemen, 

I  have  had  the  lienor  to  receive  your  invitation,  in  be- 
half of  the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New-Ygrk,  in- 
viting me  to  participate  with  them  in  commemorating,  on 
the  24th  instant,  the  Death  of  General  ANDREW  JACK- 
SON. 

I  accept  your  invitation  readily,  and  am  truly  grateful  for 
this  opportunity  of  uniting  in  a  just  tribute  of  respect  to  the 
Memory  of  a  Statesman  and  Hero,  whose  life  and  deeds 
have  illustrated  the   American  name,  and   whose    decease 


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the   whole   people  mourn   as   that  of  a  relative,  or  dear 
friend. 

Respectfully,  your  obedient  servant^ 

J.  VAN  BUREN. 

Albany,  June  20th,  1S45. 


Little  Falls,  June  23rd,  1845. 

Gentlemen, 

1  have  the  honor  to  acknowledge  the  receipt  of  the  in- 
vitation of  the  Committee  of  Arrangements, to  join  with  the 
Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New-York,  and  those  who 
may  unite  with  them,  ^^in  testifying,  by  appropriate  cere- 
monies, their  high  respect  for  the  memory  of  General  AN- 
DREW JACKSON,  late  President  of  the  United  States. 

I  deem  it  appropriate  to  the  occasion  to  convey  through 
you,  to  the  distinguished  and  patriotic  Municipal  body  whose 
organ  you  are,  the  imfeigned  assurance  that  no  circumstan- 
ces within  my  control  would  prevent  rny  participating  with 
them  and  others  of  my  fellow- citizens,  in  rendering  an  ap- 
propriate tribute  of  affectionate  respect  to  the  memory  of 
one  of  the  most  distinguished  and  illustrious  men  of  our 
country. 

In  the  ordinary  course  of  nature,  full  of  years,  and  re- 
splendant  with  every  tribute  which  could  adorn  a  virtuous 
Citizen,  and  Patriotic  Soldier  and  Statesman,  Andrew  Jack- 
son has  been  called  to  '^  that  bourne  from  whence  no  travel- 
ler returns,"  reposing  with  perfect  and  unerring  confidence, 
in  the  Mercies  of  his  Redeemer  and  his  God.  A  Great  and! 
Just  Man  has  fallen,  and  a  Nation  of  Freemen  may  well  re- 
vere his  memory. 


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1  resretto  inform  you,  that  the  feeble  state   of  my  health 
%vill  preclude  my  co-operation  in  the  interesting  ceremonies 
contemplated  by  the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New- 
York. 

I  am,  Gentlemen, 

With  great  respect, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

N,  S.  BENTON. 

To  Messrs.  Emanuel  B.  Hart,  and 
William  V.  Brady, 

Committee,  &c., 

New-York, 

--.— — s 


New-York,  21st  June,  1S45, 

To  Messrs.  Emanuel  B.  Hart,  and 
W^iLLiAM  V.  Brady, 

Aldermen,  &c. 

Gentlemen, 

I  have  been  honored  with  your  invitation,  tendered  in 
behalf  of  the  Joint  Committee  of  Arrangements  of  the  Com- 
mon Council,  to  unite  with  the  Municipal  Authorities  of  the 
City,  in  the  Obsequies  in  Honor  of  General  ANDREW 
JACKSON,  on  the  24th  instant. 

I  rejoice,  that  the  Common  Council  are  about  to  bear  so  fit- 
ting and  worthy  a  testimonial,  of  that  profound  respect  and 
veneration  for  the  Memory  of  General  Jackson,  which  fills 
the  hearts  of  the  people  of  this  whole  country  ;  and  I  gladly 
accept  of  your  kind  invitation. 


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It  will  afford  me  much  satisfaction  to  unite  my  humble 
tribute,  with  that  of  this  great  City,  to  the  character  and 
services  of  the  illustrious  man.  who,  rivalling-  Washington 
in  the  importance  of  his  military  achievements,  and  Jeffer- 
son in  the  benefits  of  his  civil  career,  will  stand  enrolled 
with  both  of  those  distinguished  Patriots,  in  the  History  of 
our  Country,  and  will  divide  with  them  the  love  of  freemen 
till  the  end  of  time. 

With  great  respect, 

I  remain, 
Your  obedient  servant, 

LEWIS  H.  SANDFORD. 


No.  40  Rose-street,  June  21st,  1S45. 

Messrs.  E.  B.  Hart,  and 
W^M.  V.  Brady. 

Gentlemen, 

Your  kind  invitation,  to  unite  with  the  Common  Coun- 
cil in  testifying  their  tespect  fov  the  Memory  of  GENEEIAL 
JACKSON  is  received — and  in  reply,  I  beg  to  assure  yon, 
that  it  will  afford  me  much  satisfaction  to  take  a  part  in  the 
mournful  and  respectful  ceremonies  of  the  occasion. 

Yours  respectfully, 

JAMES  HARPER. 


New-York,  June  21st,  1845. 

Gentlemen, 

I  have  received  the  invitation  you  did  me  the  honor  to 
address  me,  to  join  with  the  Common  Council  of  the    Cit/ 


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on  Tuesday,  the  24th  instant,  in  rendering  public  testimoni- 
als of  respect  to  the  Memory  of  General  ANDREW  JACK- 
SON. 

I  regard  the  occasion  eminently  National,  and  should  feel 
anxious  to  avail  myself  of  a  renewed  opportunity  to  mani- 
fest my  reverence  for  the  character  and  merits  of  the  de- 
ceased ;  but  am  constrained,  by  the  state  of  my  health,  to 
take  advantage  of  the  intermission  of  public  business,  to  be 
absent  from  the  City  at  the  time.  This  circumstance  will 
prevent  my  uniting  personally,  with  my  fellow-citizens  in 
the  solemn  ceremonies  you  propose. 
I  have  the  honor  to  be. 

Most  respectfully, 

SAMUEL  R.  BETTS. 

Messrs.  Hart  &  Brady, 

Committee,  (fee. 


New-York,  June  21,  1845. 
Gentlemen, 

^  I  have  received  your  invitation  to  join  in  the  Funeral 
Ceremonies  to  be  observed  in  the  City  on  the  24th  instant, 
m  memory  of  General  ANDREW  JACKSON. 

The  decease  of  so  courageous  a  Soldier,  so  distinguished 
a  Statesman,  and  so  beloved  a  Patriot,  calls  for  the  expres- 
sion of  that  profound  regret  with  which  the  event  is  looked 
upon  by  every  American  citizen. 

I  accept  the  invitation,  and  remain, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

ROBERT  H.  MORRIS. 
To  Emanuel  B.  Hart,  Esq., 
William  V.  Brady,  Esq., 

Oa  behalf  of  the  Committee. 


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The  following  letter  was  addressed,  by  your  Committee^ 
to  General  Hopkins,  inviting  his  acceptance  of  the  post  of 
Grand  Marshal  of  the  proposed  Procession  : 

Gilbert  Hopkins,  Esq., 

Sir — The  Committee  appointed  by  the  Common  Coun- 
cil of  this  City,  to  make  arrangements  for  the  purpose  of 
testifying  their  respect,  by  appropriate  Ceremonies,  for  the 
demise  of  ANDREW  JACKSON,  purpose  having  a  pro- 
cession, and  most  respectfully  tender  you  the  Post  of  Grand 
Marshal  for  the  occasion. 

In  behalf  of  the  Committee, 

And  with  Sentiments  of  Respect,  • 

^^J^  Your  very  obedient  servants^ 

WILLIAM  F.  CORNELL, 
EMANUEL  B.  HART, 
WILLIAM  V.  BRADY. 

New -York,  June  18,  1845. 


To  which  the  following  reply  was  received : 

To  William  F.  Cornell, 
Emanuel  B.  Hart,  and 
William  V.  Brady. 

Gentlemen, 

Yours  of  this  date  is  received,  in  which  you   tender   me 
the  Post  of  Grand  Marshal  of  the  proposed   Procession  and 


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GeremonieSj   to   commemorate  the   death  of  General  AN- 
DREW JACKSON. 

I  accept  the  appointment,  and  am, 

With  great  respect, 

Very  truly  yours, 

GILBERT  HOPKINS. 


New- York,  June  18th,  1845. 


The  several  Special  Sub-Committees  having  completed 
their  arrangements,  the  Joint  Committee  on  the  Civic  and 
Military  arrangements,  reported  a  programme  of  arragements 
for  the  proposed  solemnities,  which  was  adopted,  and  pub- 
lished under  the  direction  of  the  Committee,  as  follows  : 


PROGRAMJME  OF  ARRANGEMENTS 

FOR    THE 

PUNERAL    CBREMONIES 

OF   THE    LATE 

OE]¥EISAIi   AI^BREW  JACK!SOr¥. 

The  Joint  Committee  of  the  Common  Coimcil  of  New- 
York,  in  concert  with  the  municipal  authorities  of  the  City 
'of  Brooklyn,  and  the  commanding  officers   of  the  Military 
'Corps,  have  adopted  the  following  Programme  of  Arrange- 

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merits  for  the  Funeral  Solemnities  on  the  occasion   of  the 
death  of  the  late 

AZITDXIX21V   JACKSOIDT, 

formerly  President  of  the  United  States,  to  take   place  on 
Tuesday,  the  24th  of  June,  instant. 


They  have  unanimously  selected  General  GILBERT 
HOPKINS  as  Grand  Marshal  of  the  day.  The  following 
persons  have  been  named  as  Aids : 


PROSPER  M.  WETMORE, 
NATHAN  B.  GRAHAM, 
FLORENCE  jMAHONY, 
SAMUEL  D.  JACKSON, 
HENRY  U.  SLIPPER, 
HENRY  P.  ROBERTSON, 
GARRET  H.  STRIKER, 
FREDERICK  PENTZ, 
WILLIAM  L.  MORRIS, 
GEORGE  H.  HOPKINS, 
BENJAMIN  S.  HART, 
ROBERT  C.  MORRIS, 
MEDAD  PLATT, 
0.  Vv^  FITZ  RANDOLPH, 
GARRET  H,  STRIKER,  Jr. 


ISAAC  L.  YARIAN, 

O.  D.  F.  GRANT, 

ROBERT  B.  BOYD, 

SAM'L  JONES  MUMFORD, 

GEORGE  C.  KING, 

N.  C.  PHILBRICK, 

L.  F.  HOUGH, 

THOS.  K.  LELLINGER, 

C.  S.  STORMS, 

JOHN  COLGAN, 

H.  M.  GRAHAM, 

B.  W.  BENSON, 

JOHN  D.  KELLOGG, 

EDWARD  SHORTILL, 

A.  G.  CRASTO. 


The  Authorities  of  the  City  of  Brooklyn  will  select  and 
announce  their  own  corps  of  Marshals  and  Aids. 

The  following  will  be  the  order  of  the  Procession  : 

The  movement  will  commence  from  the  Park  at  2  o'clock, 
P.  M.  precisely,   which  will  be  announced  by  the  discharge 


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of  three  pieces  of  ordnance  in  quick  succession,  and  the  co- 
lumn will  proceed  up  Chatham-street  to  East  Broadway,  up 
East  Broadway  to  Grand-street,  through  Grand-street  to  the 
Bowery,  up  the  Bowery  to  Union  Park — around  the  Park, 
down  Broadway  to  the  front  of  the  City  Hall,  on  passing- 
which  point  each  Division  will  be  under  the  orders  of  its 
respective  Commandant. 

The  solemnities  at  the  Hall,  at  the  close  of  the  procession, 
will  be  as  follows  : 

1.  Prayer,  by  Rev.  Dr.  Krebs. 

2.  Funeral  Oration,  by  Hon.  D.  F.  Butler. 

3.  A  Requiem,  by  Sacred  Music  Society. 

4.  Benediction,  by  Rev.  Dr.  Wainwright. 

The  ceremonies  to  conclude  with  the  firing  of  a  volley  of 
three  rounds  by  the  United  States  Troops  on  duty. 

The  whole  under  the  command  of  the  Grand  Marshal. 

Persons  having  charge  of  the  different  Churches  and  Fire 
Alarm  Bells  in  the  Cities  of  New-York  and  Brooklyn,  are 
requested  to  cause  the  bells  to  be  tolled  from  the  hour  of  two 
o'clock,  P.  M.  during  the  procession  ;  and  the  Owners  and 
Masters  of  Vessels  in  the  harbor,  and  the  Proprietors  of  Pub- 
lic Buildings,  are  requested  to  have  their  colors  hoisted  half- 
mast  from  sunrise  to  sunset.  It  is  respectfully  recommended 
also,  that  our  fellow-citizens  close  their  places  of  business 
during  the  solemnities  of  the  day. 

The  Associations,  Societies,  and  Citizens,  to  whom  places 
are  assigned  as  above,  are  requested  to  appear  in  the  order 
prescribed. 

The  Committee  have  unanimously  resolved,  that  no  ban- 
ners bearing  political  devices  or  inscriptions,  shall  be  admit- 
ted in  the  procession. 

It  is  recommended  that  our  fellow-citizens,  whether  in  the 


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procession  or  not,  wear  the  usual  badge  of  mourning  on  the 
left  arm. 

The  various  Societies,  Associations,  and  other  bodies,  are 
requested  to  assemble  at  such  places  as  they  may  respective- 
ly select,  and  repair  to  the  places  of  rendezvous  designated 
in  the  annexed  order. 

The  different  Divisions  in  the  following  Programme  will 
be  designated  by  a  white  banner,  with  the  appropriate  num- 
ber of  each  in  black. 

The  various  Civic  Societies  will  walk  six  a-breast. 


GHDliR  OF  FROCESSIOrJ. 

FIRST  DIVISION. 

Troop    of    Cavalry. 

GENERAL  GILBERT  HOPKINS, 
Grand  Marshal. 

Special  Aids. 

Gen.  Prosper  M.  Wetmore,       Col.  Samuel  D.  Jackson, 

Gen.  N.  B.  Graham,  Col.  H.  U.  Slipper, 

Col.  Florence  Mahony,  Col.  Henry  P.  Robertson. 

The  head  of  the  column  will  be  preceded  and  escorted  by 
the  Light  Guard,  under  the  command  of  Captain  Edward 
Vincent ;  and  the  Independence  Guard,  commanded  by  Cap- 
tain John  T.  Cairns. 

The  following  Military  Corps,  will  form  the  principal 
escort,  the  whole  being  under  the  command  of  Major  Gene- 
ral  Charles  W.  Sandford. 

Tlie  Officers  and  Light  Companies  of  the  3d,  28th,  31st, 
and  32d   Divisions   of  New-York  State  Infantry,  under  tho 


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command  of  Major  General    Garrit  H.  Striker,  John  Lloyd, 
Henry  T.  Kiersted,  and  Frederick  Pentz. 

The  Division  of  Artillery  in  the  following  order  : 

FIRST  BRIGADE. 

Commanded  by  Brigadier-General  Hall,  consisting  of  the 
following  Regiments  :  Ninth  Regiment,  Colonel  Curtis ; 
Twenty-seventh  Regiment,  Colenel  Vermilyea  ;  Second  Re^ 
giment,  Colonel  Dodge  ;  Third  Regiment,  Colonel  Avery. 

SIXTH  BRIGADE, 

Commanded  by  Brigadier-General  Morris,  consisting  of 
the  following  Regiments  :  Eleventh  Regiment,  Col.  Yates  ; 
Thirty-eighth  Regiment,  Col.  Warner;  Thirteenth  Regi- 
ment,   Col.  Ming   ;    Squadron    of  Clinton  Horse  Guards. 

FIRST  BRIGADE  OF  HORSE  ARTILLERY, 

Commanded  by  Brigadier-General  Storms,  consisting  of 
the  following  Regiments  :  First  Regiment,  commanded  by 
Col.  Stewart  ;  Second  Regiment,  commanded  by  Col.  De- 
lavan  ;  Third  Regiment,  commanded  by  Col.  Miller. 


SECOND  DIVISION. 

Major  Gen.  G.  H.  Striker,  >  Aids  to  the  Grand 
George  G.  Hopkins,  Esq.    5  Marshal. 

Officiating  Clergymen. 
Orator  of  the  Day. 
Ex-President  Van  Buren. 
His  Excellency,  Governor  Wright. 
Hon,  William  L.  Marcy,  Secretary  of  War, 
The  Court  for  the  Correction  of  Errors, 
The  State  Officers, 
Ex-Governors. 


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The  Reverend  the  Clergy,  and  other  invited  Guests 

of  the  Corporation,  in  Carriages. 

General  Scott,  Commanding  Army  of  the  United 

States,  and  Aids. 

The  Commanding  Officer  of  the  United  States 

Military  District,  and  Aids. 

Colonel  Bankhead  and  Officers  of  the  Army. 

Major  Delafield  and  the  Corps  of  Cadets. 

The  Commanding  Officer  of  the  Navy  of  the  United 

States,  en  this  Station,  and  Aids. 

The  Commandant  of  the  Navy  Yard  and  Officers 

of  the  Navy. 

A  detachment  of  United  States  Marines  as  an  escort. 


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FUNERAL  URN. 


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On  a  Car  drawn  by  four  white    Horses,  with  grooms. 

Horse, 
Comparisoned  and  led. 

The  following  Pall-Bearers,  twenty-eight  in  number,   in 
cariages,  viz : 

James  Kent,  Edward  W.  Laight, 

John  I.  Morgan,  Capt.  G.  Warren  Chapman 

Abraham  Dally,  Samuel  Nichols, 

Peter  Bonnet,  Thomas  O'Conor, 

James  McBridc,  Peter  Embury, 


Ill  ; 

James  Talmadge,  Thomas  Herttell, 

Gideon  Ostrander,  Peter  Cooper, 

Abraham  Van  Nest,  Jacob  Aims, 

Edward  H.  Nicholl,  John  Robbins, 

Abraham  R.  Lawrence,  Anthony  Moffatt, 

Col.  Talbot,  of  Tenn'se.  Gen.  Jer'h  Johnson,  ]  ^ 

George  Seaman,  Joseph  Sprague,  I   § 

Francis  Secor,  Leffert  Lefferts,  |   S 

W.  E.  Wilmerding,  Coe  S.  Downing,        J   3 

A  detachment  of  the  United  States  Troops  as  a 
Guard  of  Honor. 
Mayors  of  New-York,  Brooklyn  Jersey  City  and  Newark  , 
The  Common  Councils  of  the  cities  of  New-York,  Brook- 
lyn, Jersey  City  and  Newark,  as  mourners,  in  the  following 
order  : 

The  Board  of  Aldermen, 
Preceded  by  their  Sergeant-at -Arms,  and  headed  by 
the  President. 
The  Board  of  Assistants, 
Preceded  by  theh  Sergeant-at-Arms,  and  headed  by 
their  President. 
The  OfUcers  of  both  Boards. 
The  Common  Council  of  the  City  of  Brooklyn, 
Preceded  by  their  Sergeant-at-arms,  headed  by 
•   their  President, 
The  Officers  of  the  Common  Council  of  Brooklyn. 
Washington  Greys  of  Jersey  City,  commanded  by 
Capt.  Pollard,  as  an  escort. 
Marshal  of  Jersey  City  and  Aids. 
Mayor  and  Common  Council  of  Jersey  City,  with 
their  Clerk  and  Marshal. 
Clergy  of  Jersey  City. 
Civic  Societies  of  Jersey  City. 
Citizens  of  Jersey  City. 


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THIRD  DIVISION. 

Gen.  Wm.  L.  Morris,        >  Aids  to  the  Grand 
-Benjamin  S.  Hart,  Esq.,   )  Marshal. 

Heads  of  Departments  of  the  State. 
The  Senate  of  the  State. 
'House  of  Assembly  of  the  State, 
Members  of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representa- 
tives of  the  United  States. 
Society  of  the  Cincinnati  in  carriages. 
Revolutionary   Soldiers,  in  carriages. 
The  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  New-York. 
Ex-Mayors,  Ex-Aldermen,  and  ex-Assistants  of  the 
Cities  of  New-York  and  Brooklyn. 
Heads  of  Departments  of  the  City  Government. 
Foreign  Ministers  and  Consuls  in  carriages. 
Ex-members  of  Congress  and  of  the  State  Legislature. 
Escort,  City  Guard,  commanded  b}^  Capt.  McArdlq, 

accompanied  by  Kendall's  Boston  Brass  Band. 
The  Judges  of  the  United  States,  State  and   City 

Courts. 

Members  of  the  Bar. 

The  Sheriff  of  the  City  and  County  of  New- York, 

and  under  Sheriff  and  Deputies 

with  their  staves  of  office. 

The  Marshal  of  the  United  States  and  his  deputies. 

The  Register,  County  Clerk,  and  Coroner. 

Police  Magistrates  and  Officers,  with  their  Staves. 

Collector,  Naval  Officer,  and  Surveyor  of  the  Port,   and 

all  other  Civil  Officers  of  the  United 

States  and  State  of  New-York. 

The   President,  Trustees  Faculty   and  Students  of 

Columbia  College. 

The  President,  Faculty  and  Students  of  the 

University. 


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College  of  Physicians  and  Surgeons. 
Medical  Society,  Physicians,  and  Medical  Students. 
Teachers  and  Pupils  of  the   Grammar  Schools 
of  Columbia  College,  and  of  the 
University. 
^  College  of  Pharmacy. 
United  States  Naval  Lyceum. 
American  Academy  of  Fine  Arts. 
National  Academy  of  Design. 
American  Art  Union. 
Chamber   of  Commerce. 
Board  of  Trade. 
Teachers  and  Pupils  of  the  several  Public  Schools, 
and  other  Seminaries  of  Learning. 
Institutions  for  the  Deaf  and  Dumb  and  Blind. 


FOURTH  DIVISION. 

Major  General  F.  Pentz,  )  Aids  to  the  Grand 
Major  G.  H.  Striker,  Jr.  \  Marshal. 

The  Fire  Department  of  the  City  of  New-York,  and 
Exe  m  p  t-Firemen . 


FIFTH  DIVISION. 

Hon.  Isaac  L.  Varian,    >  Aids  to  the  Grand 
Major  Robert  B.  Boyd,  \  Marshal. 

Society  of  Tammany,  or  Columbian  Order. 
Band  of  Music. 
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Independent  Tompkins  Blues,  as  an  Escort. 

Banner. 
Democratic  Republican  General  Committee. 

Democratic  Whig  General  Committee. 

American  Republican  General  Committee. 

Democratic  Republican  Young  Men's  General  Committee-, 

Democratic  Young  Men's  Whig  General  Committee. 

Democratic  Republican  Ward  Committees,  and 

Citizens. 
Band  of  Music. 

Empire  Club. 

Banner. 

GRAND   CAR   AND   TOMB, 


SIXTH  DIVISION. 

Lieut.  Col.  Crasto,  )  Aids  to  the  Grand 

0.  W.  FiTz  Randolph,  Esq.  \  Marshal. 

The  Independent  Order  dfOdd  Fellows. 


SEVENTH  DIVISION. 

Col.  Jones  Mumford,  (  Aids  to  the  Grand 
Col.  Medad  Platt,      I         Marshal. 

The  Procession  of  the  Civic  and  Military  Associations  of  the 

City  of  Brooklyn,  in  the  following  order  : 

Brooklyn  City  Guards,  commanded  by  Capt.  OIney, 

As  an  Escort. 

General  Robert  Nichols,  GraTid  Marslial. 


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Aids, 

Al-exander  Bergen^  E.  W.  Fiske, 

J.  W.  King,  R.  R.  Perin, 

N.  D.  Morgan,  Samuel  Engle. 

Militia  of  King's  County,  Commanded  by  General 

Underhill,  aid  to  Brooklyn  Grand  Marshal. 

Sheriff  Jenkins,  Aid  to  Brooklyn  Grand  MarshaL 

The  Clergy  of  Brooklyn. 

Judges  of  the  Courts  of  Kings  County,  and 

Members  of  the  Bar« 
Members  of  Assembly,  and  Ex-Aldermen  of 
Brooklyn. 
Medical  Society  of  the  County  of  Kings. 
Ex-Sheriffs,  Deputies,  Officers  and  Members  of  Police^ 
Fire  Department  of  Brooklyn,  headed  by  Chief  Engineer 
Striker,  Aid  to  Brooklyn  Grand  Marshal, 
Fire  Companies^ 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  headed  by  D.  D<. 
Grand  Master  Story,  Aid  to   Brooklyn 
Grand  Marshal. 
R.  R.  Perin,  Aid  to  Brooklyn  Grand  Marshal.    ' 
U.  S-  MarshaL 
Democratic  Republican  General  Committee  of  Brooklj'n. 
Empire  Club  of  Brooklyn. 
Williamsburg  Societies. 
Citizens  of  Brooklyn,  Williamsburg,  and  adjacent  towns. 


EIGHTH  DIVISION. 

CoL  R,  C.  Morris,  >  Aids  to  the  Grand 

Edward  Shortill,  Esq.    )  Marshal. 

The  St.  George's  Benevolent  Society. 
The  St.   Andrew's  Benevolent  Society. 


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The  St.  David's  Benevolent  Society. 

German  Benevolent  Society. 

French  Benevolent  Society. 

Italian  Benevolent  Society. 

The  Society  of  the  Friendly  Sons  of  St.  Patrick. 

The  New  England  Society. 
The  St.  Nicholas  Society,  of  the  City  of  New- York. 
The  Hibernian    Benevolent  Society. 
The  Shamrock  Benevolent   Society. 
The  Hibernian  Benevolent  Burial  Society. 
American  Institute. 
Mechanics  Institute. 
Typographical  Society. 
Benevolent  Association  of  Bookbinders. 
Leather  Dressers  Society. 
Benevolent  Society  of  Shipwrights  and  Caulkers. 
Smith's  Beneficial   Society. 
Gold  and  Silver  Artizans. 
The  College    of  Pharmacy. 


NINTH  DIVISION.^ 

Col.  O.  D.  Grant,  >  Aids  to  the  Grand 

George  C.  King,  Esq.,  5  Marshal. 

General  Society  of  Mechanics  and  Tradesmen,  insti- 
tuted in  1785. 
Reader's  at  the  Apprentices  Library. 
Journeyman  Tailors  United  Benevolent  Society. 
Journeymen  Stone  Cutters  Association. 
Trades'  Society  of  Journeymen  Sailmakers* 
Society  Library  Association. 


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American  Lyceum. 

Irving  Lyceum. 

New-York  Society  of  Literature. 

Mercantile  Library  Association. 

American  Society  of  Young  Men. 

New-York  Metropolitan  Association. 

New-York  Society  of  Letters. 

The  Board  of  Education. 

Wardens  of  the  Port  and  Harbor  Masters. 

Marine  Society. 

Shipmasters  and  Mates  of  Vessels  in  Port. 

Thistle  Benevolent   Society,  preceded  by  several 

bagpipes. 


TENTH  DIVISION. 

Col.  N.  C.  Philbrick,  }  Aids  to  the  Grand 
Col.  L.  F.  Hough,        I  Marshal. 

The  Ironsides  Association. 

Fourth  Ward  Jefferson  Association. 

Polk  Wright  Association. 

German  Democratic  Republican  Association. 

The  New- York  Shiffler  Club. 


ELEVENTH  DIVISION. 

Col.  B.  W.  Benson,  )  Aids  to  the  Grand 

John  D.  Kellogg,  Esq.,  )  Marshal. 

Journeymen  Stone  Cutters*  Associations  of  New. 
York  and  Brooklyn. 


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Journeymen  Granite  Cutters  Association. 

Operative  Masons. 

Laborers'  Union  Society. 

The  New  York  Benevolent  Society  of  Operative 

Masons.       ^ 
Benevolent  and  Trade  Society,  of  Journeymen  Tailors. 
The  Cordwainers  of  the  City  of  New-York. 
The  New-York  Division  of  the  Bookbinders'  Union. 


TWELFTH  DIVISION. 

Maj.  Thomas  K.  Kellinger,  )  Aids  to  the  Grand 
Capt.  C.  S.  Storms,  )  Marshal. 

The  Ancient  Order  of  Good  Fellows. 

Perseverance  Lodge,  No.  3613,  I.  O.  of  0.  F. 

Independent  Order  of  Rechabites — New-York  District 

No.  1— City  Tents,  1  to  27. 
Pioneer  Temple   No.  1,  House  Carpenters  Protective 

Association. 

Butchers  of  the  Cities  of  New-York  and  Brooklyn. 

Cartmenofthe   City  of  Nev/-York. 


THIRTEENTH  DIVISION. 

John  Colgan,  Esq.,  )  Aids  to  the  Grand 

Oapt.  H.  M.  Graham,      \  Marshal. 

The  New-York  Pilot's  Association. 
The  New-York   Waterman's   Society. 


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The  Watch  Department. 

Old  Company  Citizen  Volunteers. 

Citizens  of  the  Ninth  Ward. 

Citizens  and  Associations  of  the  Tenth  Ward. 

Societies  from   Jersey  City. 

And  all  Societies  and  Associations  not  above  enumerated^^ 
in  the  order  in  which  they  shall  report  themselves  to  the 
Grand  Marshal. 

The  various  civic  and  Military  Societies  above  enumera- 
ted, will  assemble  atone  o'clock,  precisely,  at  the  following 
places,  preparatory  to  being  brought  into  column  : 

1'he  Division  of  Military,  in  Chatham-street,  left  resting 
in  front  of  the  City  Hall. 

Officiating  Clergymen,  Orator  of  the  Day,  the  Clergy, 
General  Scott  and  Aids,  and  Commodore  Jones  and  Aids,  at 
No.  8  in  the.  City  Hall. 

Mayors  of  the  several  cities,  and  Ex-Presidents,  No.  8 
City  Hall. 

United  States  Troops  and  Marines,  at  the  west  end  of 
the  City  Hall. 

Pall  Bearers  at  No.  6  City  Hall. 

Common  Councils  of  New-York,  Brooklyn,  and  other  cit- 
ies, at  No.  8  City  Hall. 

Governor,  Lieutenant  Governor,  Heads  of  Departments^ 
Legislature  of  the  State,  and  Members  of  Congress,  in  the 
Mayors  office. 

Society  of  Cincinnatti,  Revolutionary  Soldiers,  Ex-May- 
or* and  Members  of  the  Common  Councils  of  New-York  and 


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Brooklyn,  and  Heads  of  Departments  of  the  City   Govern- 
ment, at  No.  7  City  Hall. 

Foreign  Ministers  and  Consuls,  ex  Members  of  Congress, 
and  State  Legislature,  Judges  of  the  Courts  and  Members  of 
the  Bar,  at  the  Superior  Court  Room,  west  end. 

Other  gentlemen  included  in  the  Second  Division,  in  the 
United  States  Court  Room. 

Gentlemen  included  in  the  Third  Division,  in  the  East 
Superior  Court  Room. 

Fourth  Division  in  Murray-street,  front  on  Broadway. 

Fifth  Division  in  the  Park,  rear  of  City  Hall. 

Sixth  Division  in  Warren-street,  front  on  Broadway. 

Seventh  Division  in  Spruce-street,  front  on  Chatham- 
street. 

Eighth  Division  in  Chambers-street,  front  on  Chatham- 
street. 

Ninth  Division  in  Beekman-street,  front  on  Chatham- 
street. 

Tenth  Division  in  Centre-street,  front  on  Chambers- 
street. 

Eleventh  Division  in  Centre-street,  front  on  Franklin- 
street. 

Twelfth  Division  in  Franklin-street,  west,  front  on  Cen- 
tre-street. 

Thirteenth  Division  in  City  Hall  place,  front  on  Cham- 
bers-street. 

The  closing  Ceremonies,  consisting  of  the  Prayer,  Ora- 
tion, Requiem,  and  Benediction,  will  take  place  on  the   Ea- 


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^lanade  in  front  of  the  City  Hall,  on  the  arrival  of  the  rear 
of  the  procession. 

The  troops  of  the  United  States,  stationed  at  the  different 
posts  in  this  harbor,  will  fire  minute  guns  from  noon  till 
sunset. 

The  Veteran  Corps  of  Artillery,  will  fire  minute  guns,  an-* 
swering  in  number  to  the  age  of  the  deceased,  commencing 
at  noon. 

Minute  guns  will  be  fired  during  the  day,  from  Brooklyn 
heights,  by  the  company  of  Flatbush  Light  Artillery,  from 
the  regiment  of  Colonel  Warner,  under  command  of 
Captain  Philip  S.  Crooke. 

Minute  guns  will  be  fired  at  Tompkins  Square,  by  the 
Corps  of  Light  Infantry,  commanded  by  Captain  Castle. 

The  Eleventh  Regiment  of  Artillery,  under  command  of 
Colonel  Charles  Yates,  will  fire  minute  guns  from  the  Bat- 
tery during  the  movement  of  the  procession. 

The  carriages  for  the  use  of  the  invited  guests  of  the  Com- 
mon Coimcil  will  be  under  the  direction  of  Jacob  Ramsay, 
first  Marshal  of  the  City. 

The  follow^ing  rules  for  the  government  of  the  citizens  on 
the  route  of  the  procession,  will  be  observed  : 

It  is  directed  by  this  Committee,  that  all  public  and    li- 

r,ensed  carriages  and  vehicles  be  withdrawn  from  the  streets 

through  which  the  procession  is  to  pass.     The  Superinten- 

^dents  of  hackney  coaches,  stages  and  carts,  are  charged  with 

•the  enforcement  of  this  order. 

The  owners  of  private  carriages  and  vehicles,  are  atso  re- 

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respectfully  requested  to  conform  with  the    wishes  of  the 
Committee  in  this  respect. 

No  obstruction  of  any  kind  will  be  permitted  to  remain  in 
the  streets  through  which  the  procession  is  to  pass. 

The  preceding"  programme  having  been  adopted  by  the 
joint  committee  of  the  Common  Council,  the  same  will  be 
duly  observed. 


D.  D.  BRIGGS, 
B.  J.  MESSEROLE, 
WM.  V.  BRADY, 
EMANUEL  B.  HART, 
THOMAS  B.  TAPPEN. 


1 


Committee 


)■  of  the  Board  of 
Aldermen. 


WM.  H.  CORNELL,       ^ 
LYMAN  CANDEE, 
G.  M.  OGDEN. 
EDWLN  NICHOLS, 
GEO.  H.  PURSER,         J 


Committee 
[>of  the  Board  of 
Ass't  Alderm'n 


WILLIAM  BURBANK, 
D.  A.  BOKEE, 
EDW'D  MACOMBER, 
FREDERICK  A.  LEE, 
WM.  A.  CAMPBELL, 


Committee  of 
^  the  Com.Coun 
of  Brooklyn. 


J 


The.  Programme  of  Arrangements  for  the  Procession  and 
Ceremonies,  having  been  by  your  Committee  submitted  to 
the  Grand  Marshal,  was  carried  out  by  himself  and  Aidg 
in  every  respect,  as  appears  by  the  following  letter  and 
rej^rt : 


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New- York,  June  30,  1845. 

To  Daniel  D.  Briggs, 

Chairman^  Joint  Committee 

of  Arrangements^ 

for  Funeral  Ceremonies  : 

Sir — ^I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  accompanying  report 
of  m)  proceedings  as  Grand  Marshal,  by  appointment  of  the 
Joint  Committee  of  Arrangements  of  the  Common  Council 
of  the  City  of  New-York,  on  the  occasion  of  the  Funeral 
^JJeremonies  on  the  25th  instant,  in  honor  of  the  Memory  of 
General  ANDREW  JACKSON,  Ex-President  of  the  United 
States. 

In  the  performance  of  the  important  duty  assigned  me,  I 
most  cheerfully  acknowledge,  that  I  have  been  greatly  as- 
sisted by  the  able  and  efficient  co-operation  of  the  gentle- 
men who  have  officiated  as  my  aids,  to  whom  in  no  incon- 
siderable degree  is  due  the  credit  of  executing  the  Pro- 
gramme of  Arrangements  ;  and  I  avail  myself  of  this  occa- 
sion to  tender  my  thanks  to  the  Joint  Committee  of  Ar- 
rangements, for  their  prompt  provision  of  means,  and  their 
courteous  attention  to  myself  and  staff. 

With  respectful  consideration, 

I  am,  faithfully  yours, 

GILBERT  HOPKINS, 

Grand  Marshal. 


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FUNERALHONORS 


TO    THE    MEMORY    OF 


General  Andreur  Jackson; 


Ex-President  of  the  United  States. 


CIVIC  AND  MILITARY  PROCESSION, 

Under  the  direction  of  the  Joint  Committees  of  the  Citieg 
of  New-York  and  Brooklyn,  a  Programme  of  Arrangements 
was  prepared,  and  its  execution  was  confided  to  General 
GILBERT  HOPKINS,  as  Grand  MarshaL  The  following 
Gentlemen  were  thereupon  selected  by  the  Grand  Marshal 
as  his  Aids  : 


PROSPER  M.  WETMORE, 
NATHAN  B.  GRAHAM, 
FLORENCE  MAHOVY, 
SAMUEL  D.  JACKSON, 
HENRY  U.  SLIPPER, 
HENRY  P.  ROBERTSON, 
(iARRET  H.  STRIKER, 
FREDERICK  PENTZ, 
WHXIAM  L.  MORRIS, 
GEORGE  G.  HOPKINS, 
BENJAMIN  S.  HART, 
ROBERT  C.  MORRIS, 
MEDAD  PLATT, 
O.  W.  FITZ  RANDOLPH, 
GARRET  H.  STRIKER,  Jr. 


ISAAC  L.  VARIAN. 

O.  D.  F.  GRANT, 

ROBERT  B.  BOYD, 

SAM'L  JONES  MUMFORD. 

GEORGE  C.  KING, 

N.  C.  PHILBRICK, 

L.  J.  HOUGH, 

THOS.  K.  KELLINGER, 

C.  S.  STORMS, 

JOHN  COLGAN, 

H.  M.  GRAHAM. 

B.  W.  BENSON, 

JOHN  D.  KELLOGG, 

EDWARD  SHORTILL, 

A.  G.  CRASTO. 


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At  a  meeting  of  the  Civic  Staff,  held  at  the  Mayor's  Of- 
fice, in  the  City  Hall,  on  Saturday,  the  21st  instant,  the 
Grand  Marshal  in  the  chair,  Samuel  D.  Jackson,  and  Ben- 
jamin S.Hart  acting"  as  Secretaries,  it  was  unanimously 

Resolvedy  That  the  following  dress  and  equipments  be 
adopted  by  the  Staff; 

Black  dress  throughout. 

Chapeaux  without  ornament,  trimmed  with  crape. 

Scarf  of  black  satin  and  crape. 

Crape  knot  on  the  left  arm. 

Dress  sword,  scabbard  covered  with  black  velvet,  and  hilt 
with  crape  mourning  knot. 

Black  kid  gloves. 

Black  Saddle  cloth,  trimmed  with  deep  fringe,  and  cord 
festooned  in  front. 

Russet  bridle,  with  black  fringe  and  crape  knots  on  the 
foretop  and  nose  piece. 


Th«    following   preliminary   orders    were  issued    by    the 
Grand  Marshal  : 

FUNERAL  CKREMONIES. 


GENERAL  ORDER. 


City  Hall,  June  21st,  1845. 

The  Aid's  to   the    Grand  Marshal,   will   assemble    at  the 

Mayor's  Office,  City  Hall,  on  Monday  afternoon,  at  5  P.M.. 

By  order, 

GILBERT  HOPKLNS, 

Grand  Marshal.  ' 

Samuel  D.  Jackson,  >  ^        .    • 
BsNJAMiN  S.  Hart,    \  Secretaries. 


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FUNERAL  CEREMONIES. 


Mayor's  Office,  City  Hall,      } 
June  23rd,  1845.  ^ 

The  Aids  to  the  Grand  Marshal,  will  assemble  at  the 
MrshaPs  Quarters,  No.  139  Henry-street,  to-morrow  morn- 
ing at  11  o'clock. 

Colonel  Jonathan  D.  Stevenson,  has  been  appointed  aid 
to  fill  a  vacancy. 

GILBERT  HOPKINS, 

Grand  Marshal. 

Sam'l  p.  Jackson,  )  Sg^gtaries. 
Benj.  S.  Hart,        ) 


Precisely  at  the  hour  designated  in  the  Programme,  the 
various  Public  Bodies,  Associations  and  Societies,  having 
arrived  in  detachments,  and  formed  into  column,  the  Grand 
Marshal  and  his  Special  Aids,  placed  themselves  at  the  head 
of  the  First  Division,  and,  upon  the  signal  of  the  discharge 
of  three  pieces  of  ordnance  in  quick  succession,  took  up  the 
line  of  march  through  Chatham-street,  the  various  Divisions 
falling  into  the  line  in  the  order  assigned  them  in  the  pre- 
ceding programme.  The  Funeral  Urn  was  placed  on  a  bier 
in  front  of  the  Hall  and  received  the  honors  of  the  Corps  on 
the  march.  When  the  First  Division  had  passed,  the  Urn 
was  borne  to  its  position  in  the  Second  Division  and  placed 
upon  the  Car.  This  was  covered  with  black  broadcloth,  and 
drawn  by  four  White  Horses,  which  were  led  by  four  blacks 
dressed  in  appropriate  costume.  Then  followed  a  White 
Steed  caparisoned  in  full  mourning  equipments.  The 
whole  being  preceded  by  Twenty-eight  pall-bearers  in  car- 
riages,  two  abreast. 


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The  route  was  through  Chatham-street  to  East  Broad- 
way, up  East  Broadway  to  Grand-street,  through  Grand- 
street  to  the  Bowery,  up  the  Bowery  to  Union  Park,  round 
the  Park,  down  Broadway  to  the  front  of  the  City  Hall,  on 
passing  which  point,  each  Division  filed  off  under  the  re- 
view of  the  Grand  Marshal.  The  various  Divisions  taking- 
position  under  their  respective  commandants. 

The  bells  of  the  various  Churches  in  New-York  and 
Brooklyn  were  tolled  during  the  movement  of  the  proces- 
sion :  all  the  vessels  in  port  wore  their  flags  at  half-mast, 
from  sun-rise  to  sun-set ;  minute-guns  were  fired  by  corps 
especially  designated  for  that  purpose;  various  public  build- 
ings, and  many  private  residences,  on  the  route  of  the  pro* 
cession,  were  appropriately  decorated  with  the  insignia  of 
mourning. 

The  greater  portion  of  the  seats  on  the  platform  in  front 
of  the  City  Hall,  was  assigned  to  the  Ladies  and  Gentlemen 
of  the  New-York  Sacred  Music  Society.  The  front  was  oc- 
cupied by  the  Hon.  Mr.  Butler,  the  Orator  of  the  day  ;  the 
Rev.  Drs.  Krebs  and  Wainwright,  the  officiating  Clergy- 
men ;  Hon.  Martin  Van  Buren  ;  Governor  Wright  ;  May- 
or Havemeyer  ;  the  Presidents  of  both  Boards  of  Aldermen  ; 
the  Members  of  the  Common  Council  ;  the  Heads  of  Depart- 
ments of  the  State  and  City  Governments,  together  w^ith  a 
great  number  of  Judges,  and  other  civic  dignitaries. 

The  Grand  Marshal  and  Aids  were  drawn  up  in  front,  un- 
covered. The  Urn  having  been  placed  in  front  of  the  ros- 
trum, the  vast  assemblage  awaited  in  silence  and  with  pro- 
found attention  the  concluding  ceremonies.  They  were 
opened  by  prayer  by  the  Rev.  Dr.  Krebs,  at  the  close  of 
which,  Alderman  Briggs,  the  Chairman  of  the  Joint  Com- 
mittee of  Arrangements,  rose  and  introduced  the  Hon.  Ben, 
JAMIN  F.  Butler,  who  delivered  in  a  most  impressive  man- 
ner the  Funeral  Oration. 
The  New-York  Sacred  Music  Society  then  sung  a  Requiem 


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from  Mendelssohn's  Oratorio  of  St.  Paul,  at  the  conclusion  of 
which,  the  Rev.  Dr,  Wainwright,  pronounced  a  fervent 
and  deeply  impressive  Benediction. 

The  termination  of  the  ceremonies  was  announced  by  the 
firing-  of  a  volley  of  three  rounds  by  the  United  States  Troops 
on  duty. 

The  various  orders  issued  by  the  Officers  in  command  of 
the  several  Divisions  in  this  City,  as  well  as  those  of  nume- 
rous Societies  and  Associations,  which  were  placed  in  the 
hands  of  the  Grand  Marshal,  are  enclosed  to  the  Com- 
mittee of  the  Honorable  Common  Council  for  arrangement 
on  file. 


At  a  meeting-  of  the  Civic  Staff,  held  at  the  Mayor's  Office, 
City  Hall,  on  Saturday  the  28th  instant,  in  the  absence  of 
General  Hopkins,  the  Grand  Marshal,  Major  General  G.  H. 
Striker  was  called  to  the  chair,  Benjamin  S.  Hart  acting  as 
Secretary.  The  following  resolutions  were  submitted  by 
Colonel  Samuel  D.  Jackson,  and  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved^  That  the  Corps  of  Aids,  tender  a  vote  of  thanks 
to  General  Gilbert  Hopkins,  Grand  Marshal,  for  the  courte- 
ous and  affable  demeanor  which  has  characterized  his  inter- 
course with  the  members  of  his  Staff,  on  the  occasion  of  the 
solemnities,  on  the  24th  instant,  in  honor  of  the  memory  of 
General  ANDREW  JACKSON,  Ex-President  of  the  United 
States. 

Resolved^  That  we  offer  our  congratulations  to  the  Grand 
Marshal,  for  the  distinguished  ability  evinced  in  bringing 
into  the  line  of  march,  so  vast  a  procession,  at  the  precise 
hour  designated  in  the  Programme  of  Arrangements. 

B^solvedy  That  a  copy  of  the  foregoing  resolutions  be  sign- 


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«d   by  the  Chairman   and  Secretary  of  this    Meeting  and 
transmitted  to  General  Hopkins,  the  Grand  Marshal. 

(Extract  from  the  Minutes.) 

GARRIT  H.  STRIKER, 

Grand  Marshal. 
Benjamin  S.  Hart, 

Secretary. 


At  a  subsequent  meeting  of  the  Civic  Staff,  held  at  the 
Mayor's  Office,  City  Hall,  General  Hopkins,  Grand  Mar- 
shal, in  the  chair,  G.  H.  Striker,  Jr.  acting  as  Secretary,  it 
was 

Resolved,  That  the  Staff  unanimously  tender  their  thanks 
to  the  Joint  Committee  of  the  Honorable  the  Common  Coun- 
cil for  their  prompt  provision  of  means,  and  for  their  cour 
teous  attention  to  the  wishes   and  suggestions  of  the  Grand 
Marshal  and  Staff. 


(Extract  from  the  Minues.) 


GILBERT  HOPKINS, 

Chairman. 


G.  H.  Strikek;  Jr* 


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PRAYER. 


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The  following  are  the  Prayer  of  the  Rev.  Dr.  Krebs, 
the  Oration  of  the  Hon.  Benjamin  F.  Butler,  and  the 
Requiem  of  the  New-York  Sacred  Music  Society,  which  are 
referred  to  in  the  foregoing  report  of  the  Grand  Marshal. 

Almighty  God,  Thou  art  the  King  of  Nations :  who 
should  not  fear  Thee  ?  In  Thee  we  live,  and  move,  and 
have  our  being. 

We  desire  to  thank  Thee  for  all  Thy  mercy  to  us,  and 
to  the  children  of  men.  We  bless  Thy  name  for  what  thou 
hast  done  for  us,  and  for  our  fathers,  and  for  all  that  we  are 
permitted  to  hope  from  Thy  kind  providence  for  the  time  to 
come.  The  lines  have  fallen  to  us  in  p^easant  places  ;  yea, 
we  have  a  goodly  heritage.  Thou  hast  given  us  free  insti. 
tutions  ;  peace  and  plenty  within  our  borders,  and  statutes 
and  ordinances,  under  whose  influence,  patriotism,  virtue, 
liberty,  and  religion  have  flourished.  The  Lord  hath  done 
great  things  for  us,  whereof  we  are  glad. 

We  acknowledge  Thy  great  goodness  in  in  raising  up  for 
us  from  time  to  time,  those  who  have  led  our  armies  in  bat- 
tle, counselled  for  us  in  cabinets,  and  framed  and  adminis- 
tered our  laws— for  by  Thee,  Kings  reign,  and  Princes  de- 
cree justice.  And  we  would  especially  acknowledge  Thee, 
while  we  this  day  recognise  the  hand  of  God,  who  giveth 
and  who  taketh  away,  in  the  death  of  him  in  whose  honor 


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these  obsequies  are  rendered. — Successful  as  a  Soldier,  dis- 
tinguished as  a  Ruler,  and  eminent  as  a  citizen,  it  was  the 
Lord  who  gave  him  those  endowments  which  he  sought  to 
expend  for  the  service  and  honor  of  his  country.  And  we 
thank  the  Lord — the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  that  after  the  fulfilment  of  his  public  career,  he  was 
permitted  to  retire  to  the  peaceful  shades  of  domestic  life, 
where,  in  the  lingering  years  of  his  remaining  earthly  pil- 
grimage, he  was  solaced  with  the  hopes  of  religion,  bearing 
testimony  to  the  excellency  and  truth  of  divine  revelation, 
and  finally  departing  this  life,  supported  by  the  consola- 
tions of  the  Christian  faith,  and  in  the  communion  of  the 
Church  of  God. 

We  are  admonished  that  the  mighty  fail  and  the  princes 
of  the  people  perish,  for  their  breath  is  in  their  nostrils. — 
Still,  therefore,  O  Lord,  would  we  trust  in  Thee,  who  hast 
everlasting  strength.  Bless  Thou  our  country.  Raise  up 
and  qualify  those  who  shall  preside  over  our  counsels  and 
administer  our  affairs.  May  Thy  favor  rest  on  Thy  servant, 
the  President  of  the  United  States,  on  our  Legislators  and 
on  our  Judges.  Under  wise  and  equitable  laws,  may  truth, 
virtue,  and  piety  be  promoted ;  and  thus  may  we  lead  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty. — 
May  all  the  people  praise  Thee,  and  be  subject  unto  Thy 
statutes,  who  art  the  King  Eternal,  Immortal,  and  Invisible, 
the  only  wise  God.  And  may  we,  with  our  rulers  and  our 
people,  be  ever  protected  by  Thine  Arm,  and  nourished 
with  thy  grace — that  at  last,  we  may  come  to  the  enjoyment 
of  that  inheritance,  which  is  incorruptible  and  undefiled, 
and  that  fadeth  not  away,  which  is  reserved  in  heaven   for 


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the m  that  are  kept  by  the  faith  of  Jesu6  Christ  unto  salvfi- 
lion.  And  now  unto  Him  who  is  able  to  do  for  us  exceed- 
ing abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask,  or  think — even  unto 
God,  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  he  glory  for  ever 
and  ever — Amen, 


OKATION. 


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THS    ORATION. 


Mournful  but  pleasant,  friends  and  fellow-citizens,  is  the 
service  in  which  we  are  engaged.  ANDREW  JACKSON, 
upon  whose  bed  of  sickness  and  suffering,  have  been  so  in- 
tently fixed  the  filial  and  solicitous  regards  of  the  millions  of 
America,  is  no  more.  His  great  soul  has  ascended  to  its  au- 
thor ;  his  venerable  form  has  sunk  into  the  grave.  To  that 
grave,  with  swelling  hearts  and  tearful  eyes,  and  sad  funereal 
rites,  a  Nation  is  repairing.  We  have  come  to  it  to-day. 
While  we  linger  within  its  sacred  precincts,  the  praises  of 
the  Hero  we  reverenced,  the  Magistrate  we  honored,  and 
the  Man  we  loved,  rise  instinctively  to  our  lips.  To  their  free 
utterance  nature  prompts,  duty  enjoins,  affection  compels 
us.  It  is  fitting,  it  is  right,  that  such  tributes  should  be  paid 
*o  those  who,  in  council  or  in  camp,  have  advanced  the  glo- 
ry of  their  country,  and  the  welfare  of  their  kind.  The  ho- 
mage thus  bestowed  is  at  least  disinterested  ;  for  the  dead 
who  are  its  objects,  insensible  alike  to  praise  and  to  blame,, 
can  make  no  return  to  the  living  who  proffer  it.  It  exerts 
a  humanizing  influence  on  the  universal  heart ;  it  promotes 
the  formation  of  a  true  national  character ;  it  softens  the 
asperities  of  party  ;  it  incites  to  a  virtuous  emulation.  Next, 
in  purity  and  meetness,  to  the  thanksgivings  which  we  owe 
to  the  God   who  gave,  and   guided,   and  sustained  them,  is 


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the  feelinij  of  grateful  reverence  we  should  ever  cherish  to- 
wards those  who  are  the  instruments  of  His  goodness.  To  the 
claims  of  our  great  men,  of  every  age  and  time,  of  every 
sect  and  party,  let  us  then  be  faithful.  Let  History  trans- 
mit to  other  generations  the  story  of  their  lives  ;  let  the  can- 
vas and  the  marble  perpetuate  the  image  of  their  forms  ;  let 
poetry  and  music  breathe  forth  their  names  in  hymns  and 
harmonies ;  let  the  united  voice  of  their  countrymen  echo 
their  praises  to  the  remotest  shores — so  that  wherever  an 
American  footstep  shall  tread,  or  a  lover  of  American  liber- 
ty be  found,  there,  too,  the  memory  of  their  greatness  shall 
abide — a  beauty  and  an  excellence — the  joy  of  all  the  earth  ! 

The  facts  and  incidents  which  belong  to  the  romantic  and 
eventful  life  of  Andrew  Jackson,  are  too  numerous  to  allow 
me,  on  the  present  occasi<m,  to  attempt  an  extended  bi- 
ographical sketch.  After  a  brief  notice  of  his  early  life,  I 
shall,  therefore,  confine  myself  to  a  general  view  of  such 
portions  of  his  more  active  caTeer,  as  seem  to  me  best  calcu- 
lated to  illustrate  the  prominent  features  of  his  character, 
and  his  more  important  services  to  his  country. 

He  was  the  son  of  respectable  parents,  belonging  to  the 
most  hardy,  virtuous  and  useful  of  all  orders  of  society — 
the  great  middle  class.  His  parents,  as  is  well-known,  were 
natives  of  Ireland,  though  some  of  their  ancestors  were  orig- 
inally from  Scotland.  They  emigrated  to  South  Carolina 
in  1765.  He  was  born  at  the  Waxhaw  settlement  in  that 
State,  on  the  15th  of  March,  1767  ;  he  died  on  Sunday,  the 
8*h  of  the  present  month,  having  been  spared  to  the  good  old 

fig^e  of  more  than  seventy-eight  years,  re-taining  to  the  la*t, 

18 


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in  a  remarkable  degree^  his  extraordinary  intellectual  powers 

his  ardent  affections,  and  his  deep  interest  in  the  happiness 
of  his  friends  and  the  welfare  of  his  country. 

The  peculiarities  of  his  character  are  in  harmony  with 
his  extraction.  The  martyr  blood  of  Scotland  blended 
with  that  of  the  Emerald  Isle,  and  modified  by  the  resi- 
dence of  his  ancestors  in  her  genial  clime,  coursed  in  his 
veins;  and  no  man,  probably,  ever  lived,  who  united  in  a 
higher  degree,  the  firmness  and  perseverance  of  the  one  race 
with  the  quick  and  generous  temperament  of  the  other. 

Deprived,  soon  after  his  birth,  of  his  father ;  his  eldest  bro- 
ther slain  during  the  war  of  the  revolution  by  British  troops  ; 
himself  compelled  by  the  approach  of  the  enemy,  to  aban- 
don, at  the  age  of  fourteen,  the  Academy  at  which  he  had 
been  placed;  freely  offering  himself  with  his  sole  surviving 
brother,  to  the  military  service  of  his  country;  both  soon 
after  captured  by  the  enemy  ;  both  assaulted  and  wounded 
because  scorning  to  submit  to  personal  indignity;  the  oth- 
er of  the  two  brothers  dying  of  the  wound  thua  received  ; 
his  mother,  soon  after,  pressed  by  fatigue  and  grief  into  an 
untimely  grave  ;  was  ever  an  ardent  and  susceptible  youth 
placed  in  circumstances  more  likely  to  make  a  deep  and 
lasting  impression  on  his  character  !  *'  The  child."  (to 
use  the  words  of  a  great  Poet  of  our  own  times)  '•  the  child 
is  father  of  the  man."  And  when  we  consider  the  baptisn\ 
of  blood  by  which  Axdrew  Jackson,  in  the  spring  titne  of 
his  youth,  was  dedicated  to  the  service  of  his  coimtry,  can 
we  woiidiT  at  the  undying  faithfulness,  or  the  burning  zenl,. 
with  which,  fiom  youth  to  age,  he  presented  himself  a  livin* 
sacrifice  at  her  a'tar? 


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Passing  over  the  intermediate  space,  we  find  him  at  ihe 
ageof  twenty-one,  established  in  the  practice  of  the  law, 
m  what  was  then  one  of  the  back  settlements  of  North  Ca- 
rolina. It  was  a  region  of  restless  activity,  of  stirring  in- 
terest, of  wild  adventure.  The  scanty  population,  thinly 
scattered  over  an  extensive  territory,  was  constantly  ex- 
posed to  the  inroadsof  powerful  tribes  of  Indians  still  the 
occupants  of  its  primeval  forests.  They  had  been  subjuga- 
ted, during  the  war  of  the  Revolution,  by  the  American 
arms,  but  were  ever  ready,  when  occasion  tempted,  to  sur- 
prise the  incautious  traveller,  and  to  cut  off  the  unprotect- 
ed family.  In  the  border  conflicts  which  grew  out  of  this 
condition  of  the  territory,  Jackson  renewed  the  instructions 
in  drill  and  muster  which  he  received  in  boyhood,  and  added 
to  them  lessons  in  the  warfare  of  the  Indians,  both  destined 
to  be  afterwards  employed  on  a  wider  theatre  and  for  in- 
finitely" greater  ends. 

Intestine  feuds  also  distracted  (he  inhabitants;  many  of 
their  numbers  were  rude    in  manners,   and   some  of  them 
reckless  in  character;  the  collection  of  debts,   by   force   of 
law,  was  a  task  of  difficulty    and    danger,    and    the   lawyer 
who  undertook  it,  needed  activity  of  body  as  well  as  of  in- 
tellect, firmness  of  nerve  as  well  as  of  purpose,  vigor  of  arm 
as  well  as  of  understanding.     Jackson   bringing   with    him 
an  unsullied  reputation,  was  immediately  employed  in  cases 
of   this  sort,  and    he  entered  on  the  discharge    of  his   pro- 
fessional duties  with  the  same  promptitude  and   energy,  so 
often  displayed  by  him  in  matters  of  higher   and   more    ex- 
tended interest.     In  these,  and  other  professional  efforts  of 
ihe  like  nature,  he  is  beset  by  opposition,  and  embroiled  in 


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collisions,  which  might  have  proved  fatal  to  one  less  honest 
and  courageous;  but  his  manly  bearing  and  his  inflexible 
pursuit  of  justice,  in  despite  of  every  impediment,  estab- 
lish his  reputation ;  and  professional  success  is  the  ne- 
cessary consequence.  Another  result  is,  that  he  becomes 
universally  known  as  one  of  the  first  citizens,  in  point  of 
character  and  influence,  of  the  young  community,  now  rap- 
idly increasing  in  numbers  and  about  to  be  organized,  with 
the  consent  and  by  the  cession  of  North  Carolina,  as  a  Ter- 
ritory of  the  United  States. 

This  event  takes  place  in  1790,  and  Andrew  Jackson  re- 
ceives from  George  Washington,  then  President  of  the 
United  States,  his  first  appointment  to  office,  that  of  Attor- 
ney of  the  United  States  for  the  new  Territory.  In  the 
short  space  of  six  years,  the  Territorial  Government  is 
superseded  by  the  admission  into  the  Union  of  the  State  of 
Tennesee.  Jackson  is  a  member  of  the  Convention  which 
forms  the  Constitution,  and  he  takes  an  active  part  in  the 
preparation  of  that  instrument.  It  contains  some  peculiar 
provisions  which  deserve  a  moments  notice.  The  members 
of  the  Legislature  are  chosen  for  two  years,  and  meet  only 
biennaily,  except  when  called  together  on  extraordinary 
occasions.  This  arrangement  is  founded  on  the  idea,  that 
while  annual  meetings  of  the  legislative  body  are  indis- 
pensable, in  countries  having  an  hereditary  Executive,  to 
ihe  preservation  of  public  liberty,  the  like  necessity  does 
not  exist  where  the  Executive  is  chosen  by,  and  responsible 
to,  the  people  ;  and  that  the  people  themselves  are  the  best 
conservators  of  their  rights.  The  bill  of  rights  in  this  Con- 
stitutioo  is  one  of  the  most  liberal  and  comprehensive  adopt- 


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ed  by  any  of  our  States.  It  asserts,  in  the  strongest  terms, 
the  inherent  and  uncontrollable  sovereignty  of  the  people, 
and  their  right  to  instruct  as  well  as  to  petition  their  repre- 
sentatives ;  it  denounces  perpetuities  and  monopolies  as  con- 
trary to  the  genius  of  a  free  State  :  and  it  forbids  the  grant 
of  any  hereditary  emoluments,  privileges  or  honors.  From 
the  subsequent  life  of  Jackson,  it  is  easy  to  see  that  he  must 
have  assented,  with  a  warm  heart,  to  all  these  provisions. 

Immediately  on  the  admission  of  the  new  State  into  the 
Union,  Jackson  is  chosen  one  of  her  delegates  in  the  House 
of  Representatives;  and  the  next  year  he  is  appointed  one 
of  her  Senators  in  Congress.  He  serves  in  this  distinguish- 
ed body,  over  which  Thomas  Jefferson  was  then  the  pre- 
siding officer,  until  1799,  and  thus  enjoys  opportunities  of 
forming  a  personal  friendship  with  a  statesman  and  political 
philosopher,  with  whose  sentiments  his  own  entirely  con- 
cur, and  for  whose  genius  he  cherishes  the  highest  admira- 
tion. In  1799  he  retires  by  voluntary  resignation  from  this 
honorable  post.  Most  unexpectedly  to  himself,  he  is  imme- 
diately appointed  a  Judge  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  his  State, 
a  station  which  he  accepts  with  reluctance,  and  from  whicR 
he  withdraws  at  an  early  day.  He  does  so  with  the  design, 
which  he  then  supposes  he  may  be  permitted  to  accomplish, 
of  spending  the  rest  of  his  days  in  the  quiet  retreat  of  a  coun- 
try life.  Little  does  he  dream  of  the  brilliant  destiny  that 
awaits  him.  In  the  meantime,  as  another  preparation  for 
that  destiny,  the  field-officers  of  one  of  the  divisions  of  the 
Tennessee  militia,  no  strangers  to  his  lofty  patriotism,  or  his 
martial  spirit,  had  chosen  him  without  consultation  with,  or 
notice  to  him,  their  Major  General.     This  commission    he 


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retained  until  1814,  when  he  received  the  like  appointment 
in  the  army  of  the  United  States. 

We  are  now  to    contemplate  Andrew   Jackson   in  the 
new  and  conspicuous  theatre,  in  which  he  attracted  the  re- 
gards not  only  of  America,  but  of  the  world.     Rallying   to 
his  standard,  at  the  first  moment   when  the   action    of  the 
government  enabled  him  to  do  so,  the  gallant  spirits  of  his 
division,  he  dedicates  their  persons  and  his  own   to   the  ser- 
vice of  the  nation.     From  November  1812  to  the    cessation 
of  hostilities,   he  is   constantly   employed  in   creating   and 
leading  the  armies,   fighting   the  battles,    and   vanquishing 
the  enemies,  of  his  country.     It  is  not  my  purpose  to  enter 
into  the  details  of  his  military  exploits.     Of  all  and  of  each 
it  may  be  said,  that  in  each  and  in  all  he   acquitted  himself 
as  no  other  man  but    Andrew  Jackson  could   have   done. 
With  his  first  touch  of  the  marshal's  truncheon,  the  hand  of 
one  born  to  command  at  will  the  energies  of  his    troops,  to 
infuse  into  thorn  his  own  daring   spirit,  and  successfully  to 
cope  in  any  and  every  field  with  the  most  skilful  and  cour- 
ageous of  his  enemies,  is  evidently  seen.     Throughout   his 
whole  military  career  he  exhibits,  in  felicitous  combination, 
all    the    qualities   of   a  great  commander comprehen- 
siveness and  accuracy  of  view,  genius  to    devise,  skill  and 
courage  to  execute-  coolnes3  and  decision    in   every   emer- 
gency, perfect  command  of  his  resources,  sagacity  to  discov- 
er and  ability  to  defeat  the  plans  of  his  antagonist. 

In  his  campaigns  against  the  Creeks,  so  formidable  by 
their  numbers,  their  obstinate  bravery,  and  their  proficiency 
in  all  the  arts  of  savage  warfare,  he  adds  to  the   hardihood, 


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the  patience  and  the  self-denial  of  a  Hannibal — the  vigor, 
the  celerity,  the  success  of  a  Caesar. 

When  he  plants  upon  his  own  responsibility,  the  Ameri- 
can Eagle  on  the  forts  of  Pensacola,  statesmen  see  that  the 
instincts  of  a  heart  and  will  devoted  to  the  public  weal,  can 
anticipate nhe  rules  of  public  law;  and  the  nation  recog- 
nise and  honor  the  clearness  of  his  judgtBent  not  less  than 
the  promptitude  and  energy  of  his  conduct. 

In  his  command  at  New-Orleans,  from  his  arrival  at  the  be- 
leaguered city  until  his  departure  from  it,  we  seem  to  follow 
some  heaven-appointed  and  heaven-assisted  warrior  of  the 
ancient  dispensation,  rather  than  a  chieftain  of  modern  times. 
Such  superhuman  activily  ;  such  assumption  and  exercise 
of  power  ;  SLUch  chivalrous  daring  and  consummate  address 
in  striking  the  first  blow  in  the  unequal  conflict ;  such  cau- 
tious prepai'ations  for  the  final  struggle  ;  such  perfect  success 
in  its  triumphant  issue  ;  such  frightful  havoc  in  the  troops  of 
the  enemy  ;  and  such  almost  miraculous  preservation  of  his 
own  ;  who,  in  these  things,  does  not  see  the  hand  of  God, 
the  agency  of  an  instrument  ordained,  prepared,  and  guided 
by  Himself  ? 

I  must  content  myself  with  the  briefest  possible  reference 
to  the  war  with  the  Seminoles,  in  1817 — 18.  If  the  exploits 
of  Jackson  in  this  campaign,  had  constituted  his  whole  title 
to  military  renown,  they  would  have  been  amply  sufficient 
to  place  him  high  on  the  roll  of  fame.  How  does  it  enhance 
the  estimate  of  his  former  achievements,  when  it  is  considered 
that  the  Seminole  war   is  scarcely  thought  of  in  the  compa- 


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rison ;  and  that  Jackson  is  seldom  named  in  connexion 
with  it,  except  by  those  who  refer  to  it  for  the  purpose  of 
denouncing  him  for  the  execution  of  Ambrister  and  Arbuth- 
not  ?  Having  named  this  incident,  I  feel  it  right  to  state  my 
entire  conviction,  that  in  this,  as  in  every  other  act  of  his 
public  life,  he  proceeded  under  a  deep  sense  of  what  he  be- 
iieved  to  be  the  injunction  of  duty  ;  and  the  sense  of  duty 
was  ever  to  him  as  tkie  voice  of  Heaven.  ''  My  God  would 
not  have  smiled  on  me,"  (was  his  characteristic  remark 
when  speaking  of  this  affair  to  him  who  addresses  you) , 
*'  had  I  punished  only  the  poor  ignorant  savages,  and  spared 
ihe  white  men  who  set  them  on." 

The  hour  has  at  length  come,  when  Jackson  believes  he 
may,  a  second  time,  retire  to  rural  occupations,  without  dan- 
ger of  any  further  call  to  engage  in  the  service  of  the  Union. 
The  nation  is  at  peace  with  all  the  world ;  the  Indian  tribei 
have  been  reduced  to  submission  ;  peace  reigns  in  all  our 
borders,  and  tranquillity  throughout  the  land.  He  resigns 
his  commission  in  the  army  ;  refuses  the  appointment  of 
Minister  to  Mexico,  conferred  on  him  by  President  Monroe, 
not  only  because  he  desires  no  office  of  emolurnentor  honor, 
but  because  he  will  not  countenance,  by  his  presence  at  the 
Court  of  Iturbide,  the  substitution  of  a  monarchy  in  place 
of  a  republic,  nor  the  means  by  which  it  has  been  effected. 

Other  reasons  concur  to  enforce  the  step  he  has  taken. 
Incessant  toil  in  the  various  duties  of  his  command  and  ex- 
posure to  the  hardships  of  mihtary  service  in  the  warm  cli- 
mates of  the  South  have  undermined  his  constitution  ;  and 
retirement  seems   as  needful   to  the  preservation  of  his  own 


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life,  as  it  is  to  the  happiness  of  those  who  have  so  long  been 
denied  the  pleasure  of  his  society.  He  does  not  deem  it  in- 
consistent with  this  feeling,  to  accept  the  office  of  Senator 
in  Congress,  again  conferred  on  him  by  his  beloved  Tennes- 
see ;  for  this  honorable  and  comparatively  easy  service  will 
still  leave  him,  the  greater  portion  of  the  year,  an  inmate  of 
the  Hermitage. 

But  his  mission  is  not  yet  ended. 

'^  Peace  hath  her  victories^ 
No  less  renowned  tlian  War.'' 

And  many  such  victories  he  is  yet  to  win.  By  spontane- 
ous uprisings  of  the  people,  in  his  own  and  other  States,  he 
is  presented  to  the  nation  as  a  candidate  for  tlie  highest 
trust.  Gratitude  for  unequalled  services  to  his  country,  ad- 
miration of  the  great  points  of  his  strongl}^  marked  charac- 
ter, implicit  confidence  in  his  honesty  and  patriotism,  and  an 
instinctive  belief,  in  the  masses,  that  he  Avho  had  so  triumph- 
antly grappled  with  the  greatest  difficulties  in  time  of  war, 
could  not  but  succeed  in  civil  rule,  bring  to  him  numeroua 
and  enthusiastic  supporters  in  every  quarter  of  the  Union. 
Though  he  has  not  a  majority  of  all  the  votes,  Lis  three 
competitors,  each  long  and  honorably  identified  v/ith  the 
civic  services  of  the  Union,  are  left  behind  him  in  the  race. 
In  due  time  another  contest  ensues.  He  is  raised  to  the  Chief 
Magistracy  by  more  than  two  to  one  of  the  electoral  votes. 

In  surveying,  from  this  high  eminence,  the  field  of  duty 
to  which  he  has  been  called,  he  perceives  that   with  many 

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foreign  States  we  have  unsettled  subjects  of  dispute,  growing" 
out  of  claims  to  justice  long  deferred,  for  spoliations  of  onr 
commerce,  during  that  reign  of  lawless  violence,  which,  in 
the  beginning  of  this  century,  disgraced  ;ind  barbarized  the 
maritime  wars  of  Europe.  He  sees  that  unless  speedily 
adjusted,  they  will  expose  ue  to  the  alternative  either  of  sa- 
crificing our  national  honor  or  of  vindicating  by  the  sword 
our  unquestionable  rights.  He  resolves  that  this  state  of 
things  shall  not  continue  ;  that  no  needless  delay,  no  eva- 
sive subterfuge  shall  be  allowed  ;  that  he  will  proceed,  with 
all  possible  despatch,  in  the  prosecution  of  his  duty,  ''  ask- 
ing nothing  that  is  not  right,  and  submitting  to  nothing 
that  is  wrong  ;"  and  he  believes  that  if  this  course  be  steadi- 
ly and  wisely  pursued.  Peace  will  be  preserved  and  Justice 
be  obtained. 

The  result  shows  the  sagacity  of  his  conclusions.  One 
after  another,  treaties  are  made  and  ratified,  by  which  these 
subjects  of  irritation,  so  grave  and  so  dangerous,  are  all,  at 
length,  happily  disposed  of.  In  one  case  only  is  there  any 
serious  delay  in  the  execution  of  these  treaties  ;  but  this  is 
ihe  most  important  of  them  all  ;  for  it  is  our  ancient  alh, 
the  beautiful,  the  brilliant  France  of  our  own  La  Fayette, 
that  neglects  the  performance  of  her  plighted  duty.  Jack- 
son does  not  hesitate  or  waver  in  his  course.  He  deals  widi 
tlie  greatest  and  most  honored  as  he  would  have  dealt  with 
the  weakest  and  most  humble  ;  he  sees  to  it,  that  while  the 
respectful  courtesies  due  to  so  distinguished  a  delinquent, 
are  sedulously  observed,  no  jot  or  tittle  of  the  national  ho- 
ni>r  is  lust  or  cornpromitted.  In  the  end  justice  is  secured  ; 
the  faith  of  treaties    vindicated  ;  the  peace  of  Empires  pro- 


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served  ;  and  France  herself,  on  a  fuller  understanding  of 
his  course,  does  honor,  with  characteristic  chivalry  and 
grace,  to  the  ''  tete  de  fer^'^ — the  iron  will  of  the  stern  old 
man. 

*'  His  name  through  Europe  rings, 

Filling  each  mouth  with  envy  or  with  praise, 
And  all  her  jealous  monarchs  with  amaze. 
And  rumors  loud  that  daunt  remotest  kinsrs  ;" 

and  by  his  energy  and  renown  our  national  character  is  rais- 
ed to  a  height  of  glory  never  before  attained  by  the  Ameri- 
can Republic. 

In  the  meantime,  Jackson  has  been  involved,  at  home,  in 
conflicts  protracted  and  severe.  Fired  with  the  love  of  De- 
mocratic Liberty,  and  filled  with  zeal  for  the  Federal  Consti- 
tution, he  pursues  systems  of  policy,  and  adopts  a  course  of 
measures,  which  bring  on  violent  collisions  with  the  inter- 
ests, passions,  and  prejudices  of  men  in  different  quarters  of 
the  Union.  In  the  midst  of  the  outbreaks  of  party,  produ- 
ced by  these  collisions,  he  is  re-elected  by  a  vote  of  three  to 
one  over  all  the  other  candidates,  although  the  State  of  his 
nativity,  formerly  foremost  in  his  support,  withholds  her  ap- 
proving voice.  Opposition  to  him  is  followed,  on  her  part, 
by  resistance  to  the  laws  ;  the  integrity  of  the  Union  is 
threatened  ;  and  the  nation  is  exposed  to  the  dangers  of  a 
civil  war.  Now  it  is  that  Andrew  Jackson,  superior  to  the 
danger  and  equal  to  the  remedy  it  requires,  by  his  fidelity, 
his  firmness  and  his  wisdom,  achieves  the  most  splendid  and 
most  enduring  of  his  victories ;  averting   from  his   country 


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the  stain  and  curse  of  fraternal  blood  ;  and  giving  to  bis 
memorable  pledge,  ''  Our  Federal  Union,  it  must  be  pre- 
served," tbe  strength  of  a  fixed  resolve,  and  the  majesty  of 
a  perpetual  truth. 

While  the  plaudits  which  now  rise  from  every  quarter  of 
the  Union  are  yet  sounding  in  his  ears  ;  when  by  mere  inac- 
tion in  respect  to  other  sources  of  political  convulsion,  he 
could  have  secured  for  the  remainder  of  his  official  term,  a 
larger  degree  of  personal  repose  and  general  approbation, 
than  was  ever  enjoyed  by  any  of  his  predecessors  ;  he  is 
ao*ain  compelled,  as  he  believes,  to  a  clear  and  inexorable 
duty,  w^hose  execution  he  well  knows  will  revive  anew  the 
animosities  of  party  ;  involve  in  painful  and  bitter  conflict 
the  remnant  of  his  public  life  ;  and  bring  upon  himself,  per- 
haps, the  censure  of  many  whom  he  loves,  and  with  whose 
good  opinion  he  would  not  lightly  part.  Inferior  minds 
w^ould  have  shrunk  from  this  new  trial.  So  did  not  Jack- 
son. What  efforts  were  made  to  drive  liim  from  his  pur- 
pose ;  with  what  inflexible  resolution  he  adhered  to  his  posi- 
tion ;  and  how  the  people  sustained  him  in  this  conflict  also : 
is  it  not  written  in  the  history  of  the  times,  and  fresh  in  the 
recollections  of  ail  who  hear  me  ? 

In  reference  to  this,  as  well  as  to  every  other  debatcable 
portion  of  his  public  life,  I  purposely  refrain,  lest  I  should 
transgress  the  just  bounds  of  this  occasion,  from  any  attempt 
to  vindicate  their  expediency  or  their  rightfulness.  Only  one 
claim  in  his  behalf  do  I  now  think  it  needful  or  becoming 
to  assert ;  that  if  in  any  of  his  oflicial  acts  he  erred,  his  er- 


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rors  were  of  the  understanding,  not  the  heart ;  and  that  in 
them  all,  he  acted  from  honest,  disinterested,  and  patriotic 
motives.  On  this  point  he  thus  speaks,  in  the  lofty  tone  of 
conscious  integrity,  in  one  of  his  recorded  vindications  : — 

''  In  vain  do  I  bear  upon  my  person,  enduring  memorials 
of  that  contest  in  which  American    liberty  was  purchased — 
in  vain  have  I  since  periled   property,  fame  and  life,  in  de- 
fence of  the  rights  and  privileges  so  dearly  bought,    *     *     * 
if  any  serious  doubts  can  be   entertained  as  to  the  purity  of 
my  purposes  and  motives.     *     *     *     ji^   the  history  of  con- 
querors and  usurpers,  never,  in  tlie  fire  of  youth,  nor  in  the 
vigor  of  manhood,  could  I  find  an  attraction  to  lure  me  from 
the  path  of  duty;  and  now,  I  shall  scarcely  find    an  induce- 
ment to  commence  their  career  of  ambition,  when  grey  hairs 
and  a  decaying  frame,  instead  of  inviting  to  toil  and  battle, 
call  me  to  the  contemplation  of  other  worlds,  where  conquer- 
ors cease  to  be  honored  and   usurpers  expiate  their  crimes. 
The  only  ambition  I  can  feel,  is   to    acquit  myself  to  Him  to 
whom  I  must  soon  render  an  account  of  m}"^  stewardship,  (o 
serve  my  fellow-men,   and  live  respected  and  honored  in  the 
history  of  my  country.     No:  the  ambition  which    leads  me 
on,  is  an  anxious  desire  and  a  fixed  determination  to  return 
to  the  people  unimpaired  the  sacred  trust  they  have  confided 
to  my  charge,     *     *     *     to  persuade    my  countrymen,  so 
far  as  I  may,  that  it  is  not  in  a  splendid  government,  support- 
ed by  powerful  monopolies  and  aristocratical  establishments, 
that  they  will   find   happiness,  or  their  liberties  protection  ;     f 
but  in  a  plain   system,   void   of  pomp — protecting  all,   and  ' 
granting  favors  to  none — dispensing  its  blessings,  like  the 


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dews  of  Heaven,  unseen  and  iinfelt,  save  in  the  freshness 
and  beauty  they  contribute  to  produce.  It  is  such  a  govern- 
ment that  the  genius  of  our  people  requires — such  an  one 
only  under  which  our  States  may  remain,  for  ages  to  come, 
united,  prosperous,  and  free.  If  the  Ahnighty  Being,  who 
has  hitherto  sustained  and  protected  me,  will  but  vouchsafe 
to  make  my  feeble  powers  instrumental  to  such  a  result,  I 
shall  anticipate,  with  pleasure,  the  place  to  be  assigned  me 
in  the  history  of  my  countr}^,  and  die  contented,  with  the  be- 
lief that  I  have  contributed,  in  some  small  degree,  to  in- 
crease the  value  and  prolong  the  duration  of  American  li- 
berty." 

Now  that  he  lies  in  his  grave,    who  will  deny  to  him   the 
justice  that  he  claims  ? 

Andrew  Jackson  has  now  retired  to  the  sequestered 
shades  of  private  life,  with  the  benedictions  of  a  grateful 
people  and  the  respect  and  admiration  of  the  world.  He 
enters  his  loved  and  peaceful  Hermitage  at  the  appointed 
limit  of  human  existence,  wiih  an  enfeebled  frame,  the  vic- 
tim of  complicated  and  incurable  maladies,  which  leave 
him  little  respite  from  pain,  and  no  strength  or  leisure  for 
the  pleasures  of  active  life.  Yet  has  this  been  in  many  re- 
spects, the  happiest,  and  not  the  least  useful  portion  of  his 
mortal  career. 

Feeling  that  he  has  fulfilled  with  fidelity  and  zeal,  the 
course  of  public  service  to  which  Providence  had  called 
him  ;  conscious  of  the  singleness  and  purity  of  his  motives, 
and  happy  in  the  belief,  that  the  great  mass  of  his  political 


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opponents  do  him  justice  in  this  respect;  thrice  happy  in 
the  knowledge,  that  the  principles  by  which  he  has  been 
guided,  are  warmly  cherished  by  a  great  majority  of  the  peo- 
ple ;  receiving  continually,  and  in  a  thousand  forms,  proofs 
of  affection  and  esteem  from  all  classes  of  his  countrymen  ; 
full  of  faith  in  the  vitality  and  perpetuity  of  our  systems  of 
government,  state  and  federal ;  anticipating,  with  delight, 
the  advancing  glories  of  bis  country  ;  end  surrounded  by  a 
family  he  loves,  and  by  each  member  of  which  he  is  held  in 
the  profoundest  veneration  ;  the  retirement  of  Jackson, 
notwithstanding  his  bodily  infirmities,  is  all  that  wisdom  or 
patriotism  can  desire,  and  such  as  few  statesmen  and  heroes 
in  the  history  of  mankind  are  permitted  to  enjoy. 

For  more  than  eight  years  he  is  spared  to  our  affections  ; 
and  though  for  the  last  three  of  them  he  seldom  quits  his 
dwelling,  except  to  bow  in  the  house  of  God,  his  mental 
faculties  remain  unimpaired.;  nor  are  they  idle  for  a  day. 
His  correspondence,  whether  of  friendship  or  of  private  or 
public  business,  is  kept  up  with  steadiness  and  activity. 
Alive  to  every  thing  that  concerns  hi?  beloved  country,  and 
taking  daily  note  of  her  affairs,  he  sounds  from  his  lone 
watch  lower  the  voice  of  counsel  or  of  warning,  according 
to  the  vision  which  he  sees,  and  to  the  message  which  has 
been  given  him.  And  though  at  times  a  dull  ear  is  turned 
to  his  prophesyings,  yet  in  most  cases,  and  especially  in  the 
latest,  his  words  have  been  clothed  with  their  ancient  pow- 
er over  the  minds  and  the  actions  of  his  fellows.  II  there  be 
any  to  whom  these  utterances  seem  futile  or  needless,  they 
Aviil  yet  allow  thai  each  of  them  breathes  the    language  of 


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the  heart,  and  is  instinct  with  zeal  for    the    happiness    and 
glory  of  America. 

But  it  is  not  to  the  piibhc  cause  that  all  his  thoughts  are 
given.  Weighty  and  instant  as  are  the  duties  of  the  citizen 
to  his  country,  Jackson  remembers  that  lie  owes  to  his  Ma- 
ker a  higher  and  more  solemn  responsibility.  This  senti- 
ment had  been  implanted  in  his  youthful  breast  by  a  moth- 
er's lessons  and  a  mother's  love.  It  had  been  nourished  by 
theexatnple  of  a  wife,  one  of  the  excellent  of  the  earth, — 
by  providential  deliverances  and  favors,  by  the  perusals  of 
the  Book  of  God,  and  by  the  instructions  of  the  pulpit.  Un- 
der the  circumstances  in  which  he  is  now  placed  these  in- 
fluences acquire  new,  and,  by  the  Divine  blessing,  decisive 
force.  They  lead  him  to  the  Garden  and  the  Cross;  he 
seeks  and  he  obtains  the  forgiveness  of  his  sins;  he  avows 
before  the  world  the  hopes  he  has  received,  and  publicly 
enlists  in  the  army  of  the  faithful.  Henceforward  he  ad- 
dicts himself,  with  a  child-like  docility,  to  the  duties  and 
privileges  of  the  Christian  life.  He  finds  in  them  his  chief 
enjoyment,  and  they  produce  in  him  their  appropriate  ef- 
fects— peace  with  God,  fortitude  in  suffering,  patience  and 
resignation  in  the  midst  of  pain,  serenity  and  hope  in  the 
prospect  of  his  departure.  And  v/hen  at  length  the  final 
hour  has  come,  how  does  it  illustrate  the  humility  of  his 
character,  the  warmth  of  his  benevolence,  the  sincerity,  the 
vigor  of  his  faitli  ?  In  charity  towards  all  men  ;  with  pray- 
ers for  his  household,  his  friends,  his  country  ;  with  words 
of  instruction  and  of  love  to  all  around  him  ;  with  entire  re- 
liance on  the  merits  of  his  Redeemer ;  he  commits,  without  a 


1^3 

murmur  or  a  sigh,  his  immortal  spirit  to  the  God  of  his  sal- 
vatiou,  his  perishing  body  to  the  dust  from  which  it  came  ! 

Such,  fellow-citizens,  were  the  last  moments  of  Andrew 
Jackson.  How  unlike  those  usually  assigned  by  Poetry  and 
Romance  to  their  fabled  heroes  1  And  yet,  in  the  sober 
judgment  of  enlightened  reason,  not  less  sublime  and  heroic 
than  if  passed  on  the  field  of  battle  and  in  the  chariot  of  vic- 
tory. The  greatest  of  all  triumphs  is  that  which  is  achieved 
over  the  last  enemy  ;  and  this,  through  the  faith  that  is  in 
Jesus,  he  was  enabled  to  achieve.  The  fires  of  the  last  day 
shall  consume  the  laurel  wreaths  of  earth;  most  of  them, 
indeed,  will  have  withered  ere  it  comes  ;  and  all  ever  worn, 
or  won,  in  the  tide  of  time,  would  furnish  no  compensation 
for  the  loss  of  a  single  soul.  But  the  chaplet  awarded  to 
the  faithful  soldier  of  the  cross,  shall  be  a  crown  of  glory, 
''  that  fadeth  not  away."  How  poor,  in  comparison,  the 
death-scenes  enacted  by  the  most  illustrious  warriors  of  the 
heathen  world  !  Jackson  was  a  Christian,  and  he  died  a 
Christian's  death.  In  view  of  this  fact  and  of  its  blessed 
issues,  how  rich,  how  unfailing,  our  sources  of  consolation  1 

In  notes,as  melodious  and  sublime  as  those  which  wafted 
to  the  skies,  by  the  aid  of  Milton's  immortal  genius,  the  de- 
parting spirit  of  the  Hebrew  Martyr,  the  chorus  of  American 
•ympathy  sends  up  from  our  Jackson's  bed  of  death,  the 
prean  of  mournful  exultation  : 

'^  Nothing  is  here  for  tears,  nothing  to  wail,  y^ 

Or  knock  the  breast ;  no  weakness,  no  contempt, 
Dispraise  or  blame  ;  nothing  but  well  and  fair,        ^ 
And  what  may  quiet  us  in  a  death  so  noble."  ' 

20  / 


V-' 


D4 


The  Valley  of  the  Mississippi,  the  theatre  of  his  youthful 
valor  and  of  his  meridian  renown — the  sanctuary  of  his  de- 
clining age — folds  within  her  bosomthe  ashes  of  her  Hero. 
In  the  centre  of  that  young-  and  vigorous  State,  whose  desti- 
nies, once  his  anxious  care,  were  long  the  objects  of  his 
satisfied  regard  ;  on  the  sunny  banks  of  the  Cumberland, 
where  the  strong  verdure  of  the  West  begins  reluctantly  to 
yield  to  the  luxuriant  beauty  of  the  South  ;  embosomed  in  a 
sacred  solitude,  stands  the  tomb  of  the  Hermitage,  hence- 
forth to  divide  with  Mount  Vernon,  the  respect,  the  admira- 
tion, and  the  reverence  of  n^ankind.  The  simplicity  of  his 
life,  the  calm  dignity  of  his  death,  are  exemplified  by  the 
humility  of  his  grave. 

You  remember  how  he  rejected  the  imperial  honor  that 
was  proffered  to  his  bones — "  I  cannot  permit  my  remains 
to  be  the  first  in  these  United  States  to  be  deposited  in  a  sar- 
cophagus made  for  an  emperor  or  king.  I  have  prepared  a 
humble  depository  for  my  mortal  body  beside  that  wherein 
lies  my  beloved  wife,  where,  without  any  pomp  or  parade,  I 
have  requested,  when  my  God  calls  me  to  sleep  with  my  fa- 
thers, to  be  laid  ;  for  both  of  us  there  (o  remain  until  the 
last  trumpet  sounds  to  call  the  dead  to  judgment,  when  we, 
I  hope,  shall  rise  togetlu^r,  clothed  with  that  heavenly  body 
promised  to  all  who  believe  in  our  glorious  Redeemer,  wlio 
died  for  us  that  we  might  live,  and  by  whose  atonement  I 
hope  for  a  blessed  immorlality." 

This  was  the  answer  of  Christian  meekness,  of  Republican 
smiplicity,  of  American    Patriotism.     Catching  the    strain 


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from  tlie  lips  of  the  dying  Hero,  we  may  echo  its  lofty  m- 
spiration.  More  than  this,  we  may  give  to  it  to-day  a  new 
and  sublimer  significance.  Sleep  sweetly,  aged  Soldier, 
Statesman,  Sage,  in  the  grave  of  kindred  and  affection.  It 
matters  little  where  his  body  is  laid,  whose  memory  is  en- 
shrined in  all  our  hearts  ;  the  monument  of  whose  fame  is 
the  Country  that  he  served  ;  the  inscription  of  whose 
greatness  are  the  praises  of  the  World.  But  if  there  be  any 
solace  in  memory  ;  if  any  virtue  in  the  contemplation  of  he- 
roic deeds  ;  any  purity  in  the  lessons  of  sublime  example  ; 
to  the  sepulchre  of  JACKSON  let  the  pilgrimage  of  Huma- 
nity be  made — in  the  ardor  of  a  generous  enthusiasm  ;  the 
sympath}'-  of  a  fraternal  love  ;  the  consolation  of  a  Christian 
Faith. 


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THE  REQUIEM, 
From  Mendelssohns'  Oratorio  of  St.  Paul. 

^'  Happy,  yea,  blessed  and  happy  are  they  who  have  en- 
dured, for  'though  the  body  sleeps  the  soul  shall  live  for 
ever." 


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Hereunto  annexed  are  extracts  from  the  minutes  of  the 
Common  Council  of  the  City  of  New- York,  and  of  the  City 
of  Brooklyn,  in   relation  to  the  funeral  solemnities  ; 


STATED  MEETING  OF  THE 


BOARD   OF    Al^DERMEN. 

JUNE  16th,  1845. 


Present — Oliver  Charlick,  Esq.  President. 


Ward,        Aldermen. 

1.  Oliver  Charlick, 

2.  James  C.  Stoneall, 

3.  Egbert  Benson, 

4.  Joseph  A.  Divver, 

5.  Emanuel  B.  Hart, 

6.  Thomas  S.  Henry, 

7.  Thomas  Conner, 

8.  Richard  T.  Compton, 

9.  Theodorus  Van  Tine, 


Ward.        Aldermen. 

10.  Bernard  M.  Meserole. 

11.  Charles  J.  Dodge, 

12.  David  S.  Jackson, 

13.  Daniel  D.  Brig-gs, 

14.  Thomas  B.  Tappen, 

15.  William  V.  Brady, 

16.  William  C.  Seaman, 

17.  Crandell  Rich. 


The  minutes  were  read  and  approved. 

The  following  Message  was  received  from  his  Honor  lh« 
Mayor,  communicating  the  demise  of  General  Andrew  Jack-^ 
son,  Ex-President  of  the  United  States,  viz  : 


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Mayor's  Office,  June  16,  1845. 


To  the  Honor ahle 

the  Common  Council : 


Gentlemen, 


Intelligence  has  reached  me  this  afternoon  in  an  appa- 
rent!)^ authentic  form,  ofthe  death  of  GENERAL  ANDREW 
JACKSON.  He  expired  on  Sunday,  June  8th,  at  6  o'clock, 
P.  M.,  at  his  residence  at  the  Hermitage.  I  have  thought  it 
proper  to  communicate  officially  this  event,  in  order  that  you 
may  take  measures  to  enable  the  people  of  this  city  in  sym- 
pathy with  the  whole  people  of  the  Union  to  manifest  their 
sorrow  for  this  national  loss. 

This  is  an  extraordinary  occasion-  The  greatest  and  best 
man  in  our  country  has  fallen,  and  it  is  becoming  that  the 
event  should  be  signalised  by  a  mourning  and  grateful  peo- 
ple. A  Soldier  of  lieroic  genius,  his  achievements  covered 
his  country  with  imperishable  renown  ;  a  Statesman  of  intui- 
tive wisdom  and  profound  sagacity,  his  perfect  sympathy 
with  the  popular  masses,  made  him  their  truest  representa- 
tive and  chosen  leader  in  the  great  political  movements  of 
the  time.  More  than  any  other  man  he  has  given  the  im- 
press of  his  own  character  to  our  age  and  the  institutions  of 
our  country,  and  the  memory  of  his  virtues  will  be  embalm- 
ed in  the  hearts  of  his  countrymen  to  the  latest  posterity. 

With  great  respect,  Gentlemen, 


Yours,  &c. 


W\  F.  HAVEMEYER. 


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Whereupon,  Alderman  Briggs  rose,'and  after  making  some 
suitable  remarks  on  the  melancholy  subject,  presented  the 
following  preamble  and  resolutions,  and  moved  their  adop- 
tion, viz  : 

Whereas,  the  Common  Council  having  just  received  the 
afflicting  inlelligence  of  the  death  of  Andreav  Jackson,  late 
President  of  the  United  States,  one  who  has  filled  a  space 
in  the  history  of  his  country,  second  only  to  the  immortal 
Washington  ;  one  who,  in  early  life,  served  in  the  war  of 
our  revolution,  and  in  middle  age,  defended  the  rights  se- 
cured by  that  levolution^  and  thus  rendered  a  service  for 
which  the  wreath  he  won  as  a  victorious  chief,  was  no  com- 
pensation^ and  afterwards,  when  called  to  the  first  station  in 
the  gift  of  a  free  people,  devoted  the  energy  of  a  great  and 
heroic  mind  to  that  people.  Deeply  sympathising  with  his 
immediate  friends  and  the  whole  American  people  in  their 
bereavement,  therefore 

Resolved,  That  a  Joint  Committee  of  five  from  each  Board 
be  appointed,  in  conjunction  with  the  Presidents  of  both 
Boards,  to  confer  with  our  fellow-citizens  as  to  the  best  mode 
to  be  adopted  to  testify  our  respect  for  the  distinguished 
worth  and  positions  held  by  the  deceased. 

Resolved,  That  the  Mayor  be  requested  to  unite  with  the 
Committee  for  the  above  purpose. 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  report  such  arrangements 
as  they  determine  upon,  to  a  special  meeting  of  the  Com- 
mon Council,  to  be  called  for  that  purpose. 

Alderman  Benson  then  rose,  and  in  seconding  the  adop- 
tion of  the  preamble  and  resolutions,  in  a  very  feeling  man- 


160 

nef  paid  a  high  tribute  to  the  character  of  the  illustrious  de- 
ceased. 


Whereupon  the  same  were  unanimously  adopted,  and  the 
Chair  appointed  Aldermen  Briggs,  Benson,  Meserole,  Tap- 
pen  and  Hart  such  Committee  on  the  part  of  this  Board, 
and  the  same  was  directed  to  be  sent  to  the  Board  of  Assis- 
tants for  concurrence. 


[Extracts  of  the  minutes]. 


D.  T.  VALENTINE, 

Clerk, 


SPECIAL.  MEETING. 


BOARD    OF 


ASSISTANT   ALDERMEN 


Monday,  June  16th,  1845. 

The  Board  met  pursuant  to  a  call  from  the  Presidents 

Present — on  the  call  of  the  roll ;  Nathaniel  Pearce,  Esq. 
Presidenty  in  the  chair  ;  Messrs. 


Wards. 

1.  Gilbert,    ^ 

2.  

3.  Ogden, 

4.  Purser, 

5.  Candee, 

6.  Foote, 

8.  Maclay, 

9.  Quackenbush, 


Wards. 

10.  Gray, 

11.  

12.  


13.  Roberts, 

14.  Nichols, 

15.  Oliver, 

16.  Westervelt, 
17. 


Mr.  Cornell  soon  afterwards  appeared  and  took  his  seat. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved, 

21 


162 


The  following  Message  of  liis  HonoE  the  Mayojy  in  rela> 
tion  ta  the  death  of  General  Andrew  Jackson,  and  the  pre- 
amble and  resolution?,  were  received  from  the  Board  of  Alder-^ 
men  : 


Mayor's  Office,  June  IS,.  1845.. 

To  the  Honorable 

the  Comrnoji  Council:- 

Gentlemen, 

Intelligence  has  reached  me  this  afiernoon  in  an^  appa-- 
rently  authentic  form,  of  the  death  of  GENERAL  ANDREW 
JACKSON.  He  expired  on  Sunday,  June  8tli,  at  6  o'clock, 
P.  M.,  at  his  rjesidence  at  the  Hermitage.  I  have  thought  it 
proper  to  communicate  officially  to  you  this  event,  in  onlvr 
that  you  may  take  measures  to  enable  the  people  of  (his  oiiy 
in  sympathy  with  the  whole  people  of  this  Union  to  majx^i- 
ftst  their  sorrow  for  this  national  loss. 

This  is  an  extraordinary  occasion.  The  greatest  and  best 
man  in  our  country  has  fallen,,  and  it  is  becoming  that  the 
event  should  be  signalized  by  a  mourning  and  grateful  pe(»- 
ple.  A  Soldier  of  heroic  genius,  his  achievements  covcrtMii 
his  country  with  imperishable  renown  ;:  a  Statesman  of  intui- 
tive wisdom  and  profound  sagacity,  his  perfect  symj^athy. 
with  the  popular  masses,  made  him  their  truest  r('})resenta-. 
live  and  chosen  leader  in  the  great  political  movements  of 
the  time.  More  than  any  other  man  he  has  given  the  im- 
j^)iei^  of  hi&  own  characle£  to  our  age,,  aad  the  instiimions  of 


lOo 


^ur  country%,  and  tlie  memory  of  his  virtues  will  be  embalm- 
«ed  in  the  hearts  of  his  countrymen  to  the  latest  posterity. 

With  great  respect,  Gentlemen^ 
Yours,  &c. 

W.  F.  HAVEMEYER. 

PREAxMBLE  AND  RESOLUTIONS. 

Whereas^  this  Common  Council  having  just  received  the 
afilictingiiilelligence  of  the  death  of  Andreav  Ja-cksox,  late 
President  of  the  United  States,  one  who  has  filled  a  space 
ill  the  history  of  his  country,  second  only  to  the  immortal 
Waspiington  ;  one  who,  in  early  life,  served  in  the  war  of 
••our  revolution" — and  in  middle  age^  defended  the  rights  se- 
^cured  by  that  revoluticn^  and  thus  rendered  a  service  for 
which  the  wreath  he  won  as  a  victorious  Chief,  was  no  com- 
pensation, and  afterwards,  when  called  to  the  first  station  m 
the  gift  of  a  free  people,  devoted  the  energy  of  a  great  and 
heroic  mind  to  that  people.  Deeply  sympathising  with  his 
immediate  friends  and  the  whole  American  people  in  their 
bereavement,  therefore 

Resolved,  That  "a.  Joint  Committee  of  five  from  each  Board 
be  appointed,  in  conjunction  with  the  President  of  each 
lioard,  to  confer  with  our  fellow-citizens  as  to  the  best  mode 
\o  be  adopted  to  testify  our  respect  for  the  distinguished 
worth  and  positions  held  by  the  deceased. 

Resolved^  That  the  Mayor  be  requested  to  unite  with  the 
Committee  for  the  above  purpose. 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  report  such  arrangements 
as  they  determine  upon,  to  a  special  meeting  of  the  Cora- 
waea  Council,  to  fee  called  for  that  purpose. 


164 

The  Committee  on  the  part  of  the  Board  of  Aldermen 
consists  of  Messrs.  Briggs,  Benson,  Meserole,  Tappan,  and 
Hart. 

Concurred  in — and  Messrs.  Cornell,  Ogden,  Purser,  Ni- 
chols, and  Candee,  appointed  such  Committee  on  the  part 
of  this  Board. 

Mr.  Purser  offered  the  following  preamble  and  resolu- 
tions, which  were  adopted  unanimously  : 

Whereas,  the  venerable  Andrew  Jackson  departed  this 
life,  on  the  evening  of  the  8lh  of  June,  in  full  possession 
of  his  mental  powers — and  calmly  lelying  on  the  mercy  of 
his  God.  Independent,  sagacious,  and  undaunted  in  the 
Cabinet,  and  the  field — wise  in  conception  and  vigorous  in 
action — the  life  of  Andrew  Jackson  is  identified  with  Ame- 
rican History,  and  must  be  honored  and  beloved  while  the 
institutions  exist  which  in  Peace  and  in  War  he  faithfully 
laboured  to  defend.     Therefore 

Resolved^  That  we  deeply  deplore  tlie  death  of  Andrew 
Jackson,  whose  public  services  and  private  worth,  have  en- 
deared him  to  the  hearts  of  his  countrymen. 

Resolved,  That  we  tender  to  his  sorrowing  relatives  our 
deep  commiseration,  while  we  feel  that  in  the  death  of  An- 
drew Jackson  a  public  calamity  has  occurred,  in  lamenting 
which,  there  should  be  no  distinction  of  party. 

(Extract  of  the  Minutes.) 

0.  S.  BARTLES, 

CUrk. 


16^5 


BROOKLYiir    COinTlOIl^    COUI¥CIL. 


IN  COMMON  COUNCIL— June  16th,  1S45. 

Un  motion  of  Alderman  Burbank,  the  following  resolu- 
tions were   unanimously  adopted  : 

^'  Resolved^  That  this  Common  Council  have  learneri 
with  deep  regret  the  death  of  General  ANDREW  JACK- 
SON, late  President  of  the  United  States  ;  and  that  his  long 
and  eminent  public  services,  both  in  a  civil  and  military  ca- 
pacity, call  for  some  action  from  the  Representatives  of 
this  City  on  this  occasion." 

''  Resolved^  That  a  Committee  of  five  from  this  Board  be 
appointed  by  his  Honor  the  Mayor,  to  confer  with  the  Cora- 
(non  Council  of  New-York,  and  take  such  other  steps  ai 
they  in  their  judgment  may  deem  proper,  and  report  itie 
came  to  this  Board." 

His  Honor,  the  Mayor  announced  the  following,  as  the 
al>ove  Committee,  viz: — Aldermen  Burbank,  Bokee,  Ma- 
«tomber;  Lee,  and  CampbelJ. 


166 


SPECIAL  MEETING  OF  THE  COMMON   COUNCIL. 

JUNE  ISih,  1845. 

Present — His  Honor  the  lilayor  and  Aldermen  Huni- 
phrey,  Powell,  Stilwell,  Bokec,  J.  C.  Srniih,  S.  Smith,  Mu- 
comber,  Oshotn,  Campbell,  Meeker,  and  Bmbank. 

The  Chairman  having  stated  the  object  of  the  meetinf^, 
addressed  the  Board  in  an  appropriate  manner;  after  which 
the  Special  Committee  appointed  at  the  last  meeting  of  the 
Board  to  make  suitable  arrangements  for  the  funeral  cere- 
monies of  ANDREW  JACKSON,  (late  President  of  the 
United  States),  made  the  following  report  : 

That  in  compliance  with  the  resolution  passed  on  Mon- 
day evening,  the  16th  instant,  they  met  on  the  call  of  the 
Chairman,  at  the  Common  Council  Chamber,  on  Tuesday 
afternoon,  at  4  o'clock,  when  it  was  unanimously  agreed, 
to  unite  with  the  Committees  appointed  by  both  Boards  of 
<he  Common  Council  of  New-York.  They  accordingly 
upon  their  invitation,  met  with  such  Committee,  at  the  City 
flnll,  New-York,  by  whom  they  were  most  cordially  receiv- 
etl,  and  in  the  arrangement  of  the  several  Committee?,  to 
carry  out  the  proceedings  connected  with  this  solemn  event, 
the  members  of  this  Common  Council  were  assigned  hono- 
rable stations,  to  wit  . 

Alderman  Burbank,  on  the  Military, 
Ler,  on  Civic  Societies. 
BoKFiE,  on  Fire  Department. 
Macomber,  on  Invitations. 
Campbell,  on  eelcction  of  Orator. 


it 


167 

Your  Committee  further  report,  that  under  such  org'ani- 
^aiion  of  the  Joint  Committees,  it  was  resolved  that  this- 
ev.ent  be  soleninized  by  a  Civic  and  Military  Pioeession, 
Funeral,  Oration,  &c.  &c.  on  Tuesday  next. 

Also,  that  the  Joint  Committee,  to  report  a  Programme 
ofExercises,  will  meet  on  Friday  next,  in  the  Boaid  of.As- 
sis-tants'  Room,  City  Hall,  New-York,  to  report  on  (he  same» 

It  was  also  resolved,  that  all  (/ivic  Societies  and  Military 
Corps  report  to  the  respective  Committees  their  wislies  on 
this  occasion. 

Your  Committee  would  further  report,  that  if  the  action 
of  this  Committee  thus  far,  should  meet  the  approval  of 
the  Board,  they  would  recommend  and  earnestly  urge,  that 
all  Military  and  Civic  Societies  of  this  City  and  the  adjacent 
Tawns  and  Villages,  should  confer  or  conuTumicaie  with 
the  Committee  appointed  by  this  Board,  on  Friday  next^ 
the  20th  instant,  at  the  City  Buildings,  at  10  o'clock,  A. 
M.  when  such  Committee  will  be  in   session. 

They  would  also  recommend  that  his  Honor,  the  IMayor, 
Ik?  requested  to  issue  his  Proclamation,  reqruesting  tlie  citi- 
zens g"enerally  to  close  their  stores  and  suspend  business 
on  Tuesday  next,  or  to  lake  such  other  measiues  as  eir- 
(.'umstances  may  require,  after  the  further  action  (  f  the 
J^oint  Committee  of  the  Common  Councils  of  the  two  Cities* 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

Br.ocldyn,  June  iSth,  1845^ 

(Signed)  W.  BURBANK, 

D.  A.  BOKEE, 
♦  KDWARl)   MACOMBER, 

FREDERICK  A.  LEE. 
W.  H.   CAMPBELL. 


T68 

On  motion  af  Alderman  Powell,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  report  be  adopted,  and  that  the  Com- 
riiiltee  be  continued  and  empowered  to  make  the  necessary* 
^nangements  as  contemplated  in  their  report. 

On  motion  of  the  same,  it  was  also 

Resolved,  That  the  mcmbera  of  this  Board  wear  tke  ueiaaL 
badge  of  mourning  for  sixty  days. 

Oh  motion,  the  Board  adjourned. 

[Extracts  from  the  Minutes  of  the  Common  Council  of  thcr 
Cii)'  of  Brooklyn.]  , 

JAMES   H.   CORNWELL, 

Clerk, 


169 


BROOKLYN  PROCESSION. 


PROGRA31ME. 

Common  Council  Chamber,  > 
June  22cl,  1845.  \ 

The  Committee  of  the  Common  Council  of  the  City  of 
Brooklyn  have  adopted  the  following  Programme  of  Ar- 
rangements for  the  Brooklyn  Division,  preparatory  to  pro- 
ceeding to  New-York,  to  unite  in  the  funeral  solemnities  in 
honor  of  the  late  Andrew  Jackson,  formerly  President  of 
the  United  States,  on  Tuesday,  the  24th  of  June. 

GEN.  ROBERT  NICHOLS 

hasheen  selected  as  Grand  Marshal,  and  the  following  per- 
sons are  appointed  as  Aids  : 

ALEX.  J.  BERGEN,  E.  W.  FISK, 

J.  B.  KING,  R.  W.  PERRIN, 

N.  D.  MORGAN,  L.  B.  HAWKHURST, 

The  following  will  be  the  order  of  the   Procession: 

The  movement  will  commence  on  Sands  street,  right  on 
Fulton  street,  at  precisely  12  o'clock,  M.,  which  will  be  an- 
nounced by  the  tolling  of  the  church  bells,  and  the  column 
will  proceed  down  Fulton  to  Hicks  street,  up  Hicks  to  Pierre- 
pont  street,  through  Pierrepont  street,  to  Henry  street, 
down  Henry  street  to  Atlantic,   and  down  Atlantic   to  the 

22 


170 

Ferry,  where  an  ample  supply  of  boats  will  be  in  readiness 
to  6onvey  the   Procession  to  New  York. 

The  associations,  societies  and  citizens,  to  whom  places 
are  assigned,  are  requested  to  appear  in  the  order  prescribed. 

The  various  societies,  associations,  and  other  bodies  ar« 
requested  to  assemble  at  such  places  as  they  may  respective- 
ly designate,  and  repair  to  the  place  of  rendezvous  designa- 
ted in  the  annexed  order. 

The  various  civic  societies  will  walk  six  abreast. 

Any  associations  or  companies  not  reported  before  the 
publication  of  this  order,  will  receive  an  appropriate  place 
in  the  column,  upon  the  application  to  the  Grand  Marshal. 


ORDER  OF  THE  PROCESSION. 


GEN.  R.  NICHOLS,  GRAND  MARSHAL. 

Six  aids. 


FIRST   DIVISION. 

MILITARY. 

Gen.   J.  E.  UNDERHILL,    aid  to  Grand  Marshal 

U.  S.   Light   Artillery. 

Horse  Artillery  of  Kings  Co. 


171 

Artillery  and   Light  Infantry  Corps. 

Officers   of  2d  Division  of  N.  Y.  S.  I. 

Hempstead  Light  Guards. 

Jamaica  Volunteers. 


SECOND   DIVISiON. 

Sheriff  Wm.  Jenkins,  aid  to  Grand  MarshaL 

Pall  beare IS  from  Brooklyn  in  carriages. 

Mayor  of  Brooklyn. 

The  Board  of  Aldermen  preceded  by  the  Sergeant-at-Arms. 

Officers  of  the  Common  Council. 
The  President  and  Trustees  of  the  village  of  Williamsburgh. 

The  Rev.  the  Clergy. 

The  Medical    Society  of  Kings  County. 

Judges  of  the  Court  and  members  of  the  Bar. 

Kx-Mayors  and  Ex-Aldermen  and  members  of  the  Assembly, 

Officers  of  the  U.  S.  Army  and  Navy. 
Et'Sheriffs  Deputies  officers  and   members  of  Police  De- 
partments. 


THIRD  DIVISION. 

Chief  Engineer  B.  Stryker  Aid  to  Grand  Marshal. 
Fire    Department. 


FOURTH  DIVISION. 

D.  D.  Grand  Master  R.  R.  Story  Aid  to  Grand  Marshal. 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  in  full  Regalia. 


172 

FIFTH  DIVISION. 

R.  P.  Pciriii  Aid  to  the  Grand  Marslial. 

Engineer  of  the  U.  S.  Dry  Dock,  with  assistants  and  corps. 

Democratic    Repi^.blicati    General   Committee. 

Empire  Chib. 

Citizens  of  Brooklyn  and  Long  Island. 

The  various  Military  and  Civic  bodies  will  assemble  at 
11  o'clock,  precisely,  at  the  following  places  preparatory  to 
being  brought  into  column  : 

The  Military  Division  w^ill  form  in  Fulton  street,  right  on 
Sands  street. 

The  members  of  the  Common  Council  and  gentlemen  in- 
rluded  in  the  2d  Division  are  requested  to  meet  punctually 
at  the  Common  Council  Chamber. 

3d  Division  in  Sands  street,  right  on  Fulton  street 

4th  Division  in  Cranberry  street,  front  resting  on  Fulton 
street. 

5th  Division  in  Washington  street,  front  resting  on  Sands 
street. 

The  preceding  Programme  having  been  adopted  by  the 
Committee  of  the  Common  Council,  the  same  will  be  duly 
observed. 


Brooklyn,  June  1845. 


WM.  BURBANK, 
D.  A.  BOKEE, 
EDW.  MACOMBER, 
FRED.  A.  LEE, 
WM.  A.  CAMPBELL, 


173 


All  of  which  foregoing  Documents,  Proceedings,  Resolu- 
tions &c.,  &c.,  the  Joint  ConimiUee  respectfully  submit  to 
the  Conimon  Council. 


DANIEL  D.  BRIGGS, 
BERNARD  J.  MESEROLE, 
WILLIAM  V.  BRADY, 
EMANUEL  B.HART, 
THOMAS  B.  TAPPEN, 
OLIVER  CHARLICK, 


Committee 

of  the  Board  of 

Aldermen. 


WILLIAM  H.  CORNELL,    ] 
LYMAN  CANDEE,  Committee 

GOUVERNEUR  M.OGDEN  |^  of  the  Board  of 
EDWIN  NICHOLS,  ^       Assistant 


GEORGE  H.  PURSER, 
NATHANIEL  PEARCE, 


Aldermen* 


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